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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.

‘For me, education was not a luxury; it was a lifeline’

Kentwood Erin Albanese
Mulonge Kalumbula, the new East Kentwood Freshman Campus assistant principal, is a refugee from Congo who often shares his story.

District marks full-circle moment, reopening elementary school

Kentwood Erin Albanese
Hamilton Elementary School, Kentwood Public School’s 11th elementary, is now open.

State, federal funding ‘mess’ complicates return to school

Podcasts Charles Honey
Students are back in school, but where are the state and federal funds? A public schools lobbyist explains the political logjam.

2025 grad reflects on inclusive high-school experience

Kentwood Erin Albanese
A film from Kentwood Public Schools features 2025 East Kentwood graduate Robel, who shares his story about his time in high school.

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.
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