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Local districts mirror statewide growth, student success in AP courses

Multi Districts Erin Albanese
More students are taking AP and doing well in the courses at several local high schools.

Project ReACT works to close disparities in discipline referrals 

Kentwood Erin Albanese
Two Kentwood Public Schools are implementing strategies to get to know every student and, as result, improve equity.

Regional school millage renewed, will continue to benefit all districts

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
A millage that has provided funds for staff, intervention, field trips and other opportunities got a big nod from Kent ISD voters.

Local resources available as SNAP benefits face pause 

All Districts Erin Albanese
More than 77,000 people in Kent County receive SNAP benefits. Schools are helping them find resources if assistance is paused.

KDL partners with elementary school for Family Literacy Night

Kentwood Erin Albanese
An evening at a Kent District Library branch meant free books, resources and family time.

Regional enhancement millage, other education-related proposals up for vote

All Districts Erin Albanese
What’s on the ballot in your district this fall? Find out in this preview of school proposals.

Cookie decorating? LEGOs? Chess? There’s a club for you

Kentwood Erin Albanese
There’s a reason behind all the fun students have at Endeavor Elementary, and it has to do with helping them feel like they belong.

Education budget a ‘decent’ outcome, with ‘asterisks’

All Districts Erin Albanese
With the state budget finally in place, school leaders look at its impacts for the school year in terms of increases and cuts.

Helping Ellie learn: ‘I want her to be a part of everything, just as she is’

Podcasts Charles Honey
A team approach enables a second-grader with Down syndrome to learn in a general-education classroom at Meadow Ridge Elementary. 

New principal: relationships, academics go hand in hand

Kentwood Erin Albanese
After 20 years in Chicago schools, Sarah Hamilla joins Glenwood Elementary as its new principal.

Commentary: Michigan’s most vulnerable students deserve a budget that meets their needs

All Districts School News Network
The Wyoming superintendent weighs in on state budget priorities.

Governor talks school meals, stalled budget during district visit

All Districts Erin Albanese
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visited a Kentwood school this week and explained the need for the state’s universal free school meal program to continue.  

‘To be seen as a person they can go to is very rewarding’

Kentwood Erin Albanese
The new principal at Townline Elementary School worked at ESPN and IndyCar racing before finding his fit in education.

Thanks to collaborative, new teachers say, ‘we know we can do it’ 

Podcasts Charles Honey
Two teachers explain how the West Michigan Teacher Collaborative is helping them earn full credentials for the classroom jobs they love.   

Budget gridlock makes future uncertain for state free meals program

All Districts Riley Kelley
What would the elimination of the Michigan School Meals program mean for area districts?

He wants to set others up for success

Kentwood Erin Albanese
Chad Nielsen is the new assistant principal at East Kentwood High School.
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