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Student homeless numbers increase, future funding uncertain

All Districts Erin Albanese
The number of students experiencing homelessness is up and future funding to meet their needs is uncertain.

Summer outreach connects families facing housing insecurity with resources

All Districts Erin Albanese
During summer months, more families live in cars or are unsheltered. Kent ISD and community partners are working to help them.

Friendship exemplifies district values

Kentwood Erin Albanese
Kentwood Public Schools and Aves Films features Emani and Brooklyn. Their friendship began as first-graders at Explorer Elementary and has thrived all the way to East Kentwood High School and their place on the track & field team.

Students put problem-solving skills to the test at FutureSolve

Multi Districts Riley Kelley
Students presented solutions to complex problems at the conclusion of their six-week internship with BAMF Health.

Learning survival skills during a ‘zombie apocalypse’ 

Kentwood Erin Albanese
A lesson in surviving a zombie apocalypse has students learning about basic needs, while sneaking in math, reading and science in the Kentwood Public Schools ARCH program.

Board approves enhancement millage renewal proposal for November ballot

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
If voters approve the renewal it will generate $35.6 million for public and charter schools. 

How districts have used enhancement millage funds

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Area schools have used enhancement millage funds to expand reading and math initiatives, as well as other student-centered programs.

Volunteers needed to stuff backpacks for students

All Districts Alexis Stark
Storehouse of Community Resources' second annual Big Backpack Build is seeking volunteers to pack more than 10,000 backpacks with essential school supplies for Kent County students.

Approved federal voucher program is scaled back version of original plan

All Districts Erin Albanese
The sweeping federal funding bill passed July 3 includes a school voucher program, but it's not as far reaching as originally planned.

Looking to the future, district creates artificial intelligence guide

Kentwood Erin Albanese
A first for Kentwood Public Schools, the new artificial intelligence guide outlines a shared vision for AI integration in teaching and learning.

Resolution Center hosts restorative practices training for educators

All Districts Erin Albanese
A training on restorative practices aims to equip educators with skills to use in the classroom.

After first year of teaching, ‘I feel like I could just keep going’  

All Districts Charles Honey
First-year Kent City teacher Marla Anderson has no regrets about going into public-school teaching, calling it “the best job.”

When given the chance to swim, he dove right in

Kentwood Erin Albanese
From flipping as a “wild kid” to perfecting difficult dives, East Kentwood diver Fidele Byringiro explains how he became the state champion.

Massive federal spending bill includes nationwide school voucher program

All Districts Erin Albanese
A first-of-its kind federal school voucher program would allow 100% tax credit for contributions to scholarship granting organizations.

New teachers, new friends, new everything

Kentwood Erin Albanese
Families gathered recently at the new Hamilton Elementary, where they got to know one another and learned what the 2025-26 school year will bring.

High-school culinary program supports Mel Trotter Ministries

Kentwood School News Network
East Kentwood culinary students turned out to help feed many, as captured by Falcon News Network.
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