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‘He is the Kentwood story’

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Omar Arredondo brings a special lens to his work: the perspective of a Kentwood graduate who immigrated from Mexico as a sixth-grader.

Superintendent to serve on Growing Michigan Together Council

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Superintendent Kevin Polston will be a member of the PreK-12 Education workgroup, looking for ways to grow the state's population.

Bringing esports to the next level

Kentwood Erin Albanese

East Kentwood gamers have taken a Madden-ing and smashing journey to becoming a top-ranked esports team...

District celebrates free meals for all students

Kentwood Erin Albanese

All students will now receive free breakfast and lunch in Michigan public schools. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently helped serve a few plates to hungry athletes in Kentwood...

Educators examine student perspectives on engagement, belonging

Kent ISD Erin Albanese

Discovery Elementary educators are using data from the MI Student VOICE Perception Survey to reach every student in the diverse school...

K-12 education meets Medical Mile meets filmmaking

Multi Districts Ezra Craker

A new video production is the first step in a collaborative partnership between the area’s education sector and local industry...

Immersed in learning

Multi Districts Dianne Carroll Burdick

Students from across Kent County presented on a showcase of topics at Grand Rapids Public Museum...

Students tie words of Anne Frank to research projects

Kentwood Erin Albanese

The words of Anne Frank guided Crestwood Middle School eighth-graders through their study of the Holocaust...

Hands-on trades training before graduation

Bridging the Talent Gap Alexis Stark

Crossroads Alternative High School students learn trade skills before graduation in welding and construction at Grand Rapids Community College’s Leslie E. Tassell M-TEC program...

‘High-dosage tutoring’ helps students catch up

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Kentwood Public Schools is offering everyday reading support through a “high-dosage” tutoring pilot program...

Sharing their voices

Kentwood Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kentwood teachers and students shared their thoughts on education challenges with Michigan leaders...

Districts request more time to spend federal funds

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

Extending the deadline would allow more time for the job market to open up, and for districts to pump resources into educator pipeline development, said one superintendent...

Next stop, Worlds!

Multi Districts Allison Poosawtsee

Area schools advance to global competition of creativity and problem-solving...

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Making hydro-gels? Learning Math Magic? Touring a college? There are countless learning opportunities and career pathways in STEM, and fifth-graders from Bowen, Townline and Southwood Elementary schools experienced them in a hands-on way by working with experts at Davenport University...

Math Medic Foundation offering scholarships to seniors

Kentwood Erin Albanese

The nonprofit Math Medic Foundation, created by math teachers from Kentwood, recently received a $30,000 grant from the Steelcase Foundation to support Kent County high school seniors who are interested in math or math-related careers...

Half-day math day? Yes!

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Student-led learning came in the form of math games for Crestwood Middle School students...

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Superintendent to serve on Growing Michigan Together Council

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