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Ensuring smooth reunifications after emergency events

All Districts Beth Heinen Bell

Security officers have been practicing and adjusting procedures to create a standardized reunification process used for school districts across all of Kent County.

AI in the classroom: Can it enhance learning without replacing it?

Podcasts Charles Honey

The rapid advancement of AI in schools offers powerful learning tools along with potential problems, educators say.

You’re invited: Take the 2026 SNN audience survey

All Districts Erin Albanese

Your input has helped improve School News Network throughout our first 12 years. Now you can impact our future.

Students share thoughts on bringing Black history to light

Kentwood Erin Albanese

A surprise guest, former Vice President Kamala Harris, gave Kentwood Public Schools a direct shoutout on video for their efforts around Black History Month.

She helps teachers succeed & thrive

Kentwood Erin Albanese

What does a teacher need to be successful? Debbie Schuitema is asking that question in Kentwood Public Schools, and finding the answers.

Student entrepreneurs: making money doing what they love

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

A fashion designer. Two bakers. A musician. Meet students with their own gigs, pursuing their goals and dreams through their own endeavors.

Preschool program open houses this week

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Free preschool is available to families throughout Kent ISD who have a child turning 4 before Dec. 1.

K-12 leaders advocate for weighted school funding formula

All Districts Erin Albanese

After seeing success in other states, local school leaders are advocating for a funding formula that better serves students who have a variety of needs.

New model provides ‘common language’ for emergency response in schools

All Districts Riley Kelley

The 'I Love U Guys' Foundation's model for school emergencies is being embraced by districts in Kent County and beyond.

Seven district teachers earn National Board Certification

Kentwood Erin Albanese

After two years as TeachMichigan fellows, seven teachers in Kentwood earned the profession’s top certification that fewer than 1% have achieved.

Governor announces statewide art, writing contests for K-12 students

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The deadline is Feb. 15 for students interested in submitting an entry.

He speaks the language of the saxophone

Kentwood Erin Albanese

With his saxophone in hand, Drew Warren fills the halls of East Kentwood with music.

Teacher’s website offers free history lessons

Kentwood Erin Albanese

East Kentwood’s own award-winning history teacher is making sure all teachers have access to curriculum resources.

‘Surreal moment’ as junior takes top spot in graphic novel contest

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Anthony Wells, a Forest Hills Northern junior, earned first place in KDL’s inaugural teen graphic novel competition.

Young coders present in Lansing

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Kentwood Public Schools middle school students showcased their coding knowhow to tech leaders in Lansing.

Teen musicians find passion, community in the ABC Orchestra

Podcasts Charles Honey

The ABC Orchestra spreads holiday joy with its spirited blend of pop, rock and jazz, along with playing community gigs all school year.

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