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Human resources director honored for impact on community

Kentwood Erin Albanese
With her focus on bringing the best educators to Kentwood Public Schools, Executive Director of Human Resources Jamie Gordon has increased diversity through recruitment and retention efforts.

Got a nose for news? Students learn about careers in journalism

Kentwood Malik Harvey
Southwood Elementary fourth-graders had lots of questions for SNN Managing Editor Erin Albanese about what it’s like to be a journalist.

District invests in web of support for students’ health, well-being

Kentwood Erin Albanese
Nurses, health aides, social-emotional learning coaches and community partners are working together to meet students’ needs.

Staff supports families with games, hygiene items

Kentwood Erin Albanese
They knew there was a need for hygiene and cleaning items, but wanted to add some fun that can continue throughout the winter months.

Connecting cultures through holiday traditions

Kentwood Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Southwood students ‘fly’ to different countries using Google Maps to explore different cultures and holiday traditions.

New elementary, early childhood center to address growing enrollment

Kentwood Erin Albanese
Enrollment is steadily growing in the state’s most diverse school district.

Students connect their dreams to careers, college

Kentwood Erin Albanese
Townline Elementary students had a chance to explore their dreams with professionals who talked about cooking, music, fashion and college opportunities.

Young filmmakers use creativity, comedy in award-winning videos

Byron Center Erin Albanese
East Kentwood, Grand Rapids and Byron Center students won top prizes in the Mosaic Film Experience 2023 Mosaic Mobile competition.

‘What is your dream?’ Students interview one another

Kentwood Erin Albanese
What do students say when they interview  one another about their dreams? The darndest things. Check out these responses.

Cookin’ it up in new kitchens

Kentwood Erin Albanese
East Kentwood High School students are baking sweet pastries, cooking fancy entrees and planning to serve their creations, thanks to a new culinary space.

Students & grandpas connect through cards, hugs, common languages

Kentwood Erin Albanese
“Refugee grandpas” are working directly with refugee students at Glenwood Elementary School, filling gaps in language and culture, and adding a sense of family.

Educators, legislators talk teacher pay, diversity, more

Multi Districts Riley Kelley
Sen. Winnie Brinks and State Rep. Carol Glanville spoke to educators about the teacher shortage during a recent visit to Grandville.

Honing their craft as fellows in TeachMichigan

Kentwood Erin Albanese
Teachers in Kentwood and GRPS are involved in a fellowship to improve their craft and bring their knowledge back to the district.

‘One good thing in every day’

Kentwood Erin Albanese
The 2023 National Teacher of the Year, Rebecka Peterson, challenged Kentwood teachers to “own our collective story.”

Teacher shortage: ‘glimmer of hope’ on horizon?

Kent ISD Riley Kelley
From reexamining pay scales to embracing grants, alternative pathways to teacher certification and other supports, area school districts are doing what they can to right the ship.

Students ‘debug’ their way through STEM class

Kentwood Erin Albanese
STEM looks like designing mazes, robot bugs, coding and thinking hard for elementary students in Kentwood Public Schools.
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