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Bond passes in Northview, several districts approve operating millages

Multi Districts Beth Heinen Bell

Voters on Tuesday showed up for their public schools, approving multiple districts’ non-homestead operating millages and a bond request from Northview Public Schools.

Commentary: Are teachers really appreciated, or under ‘anti-woke’ attack?

All Districts Charles Honey

Teacher Appreciation Week should be a celebration of our children’s best instructors, but federal DEI ultimatums tied to funding are threatening their academic freedom and support for disadvantaged students.

High-schoolers: Do you feel safe at school?

All Districts Beth Heinen Bell

Do today’s high-schoolers feel safe in school? Is that possible in this era of regular headline-making acts of violence in school settings?

Poverty simulation available to schools

All Districts Alexis Stark

Access of West Michigan hopes to educate more students, teachers and leaders in education about the realities of poverty and inspire advocacy.

District leaders forecast impact of tariffs, funding on budgets in uncertain times

All Districts Erin Albanese

The whiplash regarding back-and-forth tariff threats and the future of federal funds are on school leaders’ minds as they prepare next school year’s budgets.

How hard is it to balance police work with social media’s influence?

Kentwood School News Network

East Kentwood student reporter Jasmine Smithers explores local police officer training

How much do mental-health stressors complicate the high-school experience?

All Districts Charles Honey

How big of an issue is mental health in high school? Our student panelists weigh in on the pressures they face, including college costs and the need to be successful.

Multipurpose center to feature space for athletics, academics, arts

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Kentwood Public Schools has broken ground on its multipurpose center, a future hub for the district and community.

Millage would allow district to continue receiving its full non-homestead rate

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Kentwood voters May 6 will consider a Headlee override proposal

We ask students: What is high school like for you?

All Districts Erin Albanese

Ten students, 10 different high schools. We ask, ‘What is school like for you?’ They weigh in on that, and so much more.

Young brains, big potential: From birth onward, special-ed services can make a lifetime of difference

All Districts School News Network

"Study Hall" talks to Lindsey VanDyke about how intervening with children’s special needs from the time they’re born can best prepare them for school and life.

Preschool program hosts open houses this week

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Open houses are April 24 and 25 at locations across Kent County and in the Thornapple Kellogg school district.

‘I’m going to wave my flag’: Parade honors students from many nations

Kentwood Brett Atwood

An annual event in Kentwood Public Schools, students celebrate where they come from in the Parade of Nations.

What is the non-homestead tax, and who pays it?

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Homeowners do not pay a non-homestead millage, so why are they required to vote on it? We take a look at the Headlee Amendment and Proposal A.

Opening career pathways through work-based learning

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The third in our series of articles about CareerPrep 2030, a Kent ISD initiative to expand offerings and boost student enrollment in career and technical education over the next five years.

High school broadcasters inspire middle school channel

Kentwood School News Network

East Kentwood student reporter Eliesa Kajolli has the story on the new Valleywood Middle School news program.

‘Books make me so happy’

She found her sense of wonder in elementary education

Apple farming the core passion of this high-school senior

PE teacher marvels at resilience, fortitude of students

Career day all about discovering future opportunities

‘Very freeing’: Students sound off during poetry slam

‘Lemonade wars’ teaches students lessons in economics

‘Uniquely talented’ a cappella ensemble finds the right beat

Commentary: Are teachers really appreciated, or under ‘anti-woke’ attack?

High-schoolers: Do you feel safe at school?

District initiative designed to create sense of belonging

How hard is it to balance police work with social media’s influence?

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