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Government-savvy senior argues against city sign ordinance

Kentwood Erin Albanese

After being told that having two campaign signs in his yard was against city ordinance, East Kentwood High School senior Frankie Lape turned to the U.S. Constitution and a Supreme Court case for guidance.

U.S. Rep. Scholten weighs in on national issues affecting local schools

All Districts Beth Heinen Bell

U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten recently sat down with SNN to discuss career and technical education, the upcoming election and more.

Is it enough? Supplemental budget aims to offset mental health, security cuts

All Districts Riley Kelley

Supplemental funds will curb the impact of mental health and safety cuts in the education budget, but they won’t solve everything.

Kent ISD Adult Education expands to two new locations

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent ISD has moved its Grand Rapids Adult Education programs to GRCC and plans to open in October a new location in Kentwood.

Indoor garden systems bring veggies directly to school meals

Kentwood Erin Albanese

A new initiative at Kentwood Public Schools is bringing fresh, organic greens to school lunches – after growing the veggies right in the cafeteria.

‘Home of the little Falcons’: District expands early childhood program with new school

Kentwood Erin Albanese

The new Kentwood Early Childhood Center adds room for more preschoolers in a space fit just for them.

Summer internship leads to national news segment

Kentwood Erin Albanese

East Kentwood senior Nuha Hussein discovered two key things during her summer internship: the impacts of climate change on a tiny island and her love for journalism.

U.S. Education Secretary: ‘We gotta fight for our educators’

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona hosted a roundtable discussion on public service loan forgiveness with local educators.

Teachers record podcast about visit to Memphis Schools

Kentwood Erin Albanese

A trip to Memphis schools has sparked ideas for Kentwood teachers, and they are sharing their experience in a podcast.

First-year teacher wants students to know ‘You can have fun while learning’

Podcasts School News Network

In this episode of Study Hall, first-year Kent City teacher Marla Anderson discusses why she chose teaching at a time new teachers are badly needed.

Why do most schools start before Labor Day? Several reasons

Multi Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Middle college programs are the main reason Kent ISD seeks a post-Labor Day waiver for all local school districts. But there are others.

New grants charge up districts’ plans to buy EV buses

Multi Districts Riley Kelley

Funding from the state will help with planned EV bus purchases for Kent ISD, Grand Rapids Public Schools and Kentwood Public Schools.

Bus drivers role-play safety, security events

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

More than 170 attended a training focused on educating bus drivers on how to handle unexpected violence and threats.

Starting the school year right for 10,000+ Kent County students

Multi Districts Alexis Stark

Storehouse of Community Resources collaborated with local businesses and community organizations to fill backpacks with supplies for more than 10,000 Kent County students at their inaugural Big Backpack Build event.

Voters say ‘yes’ to library, early childhood millage requests

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Both the Kent District Library and the Ready by Five early childhood millage requests had huge support at the polls.

Health care leaders ask students for ideas, solutions

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Sixteen students are helping leading scientists and researchers solve problems at an advanced cancer treatment center in Grand Rapids.

She finds joy in guiding the youngest learners

Inspiring her peers to make time to make a difference

Familiar face, new role

Re-launched elementary program seeks male volunteers

Hydraulics, robotics, job-ready skills: inside the world of mechatronics

How one teacher helps students beat national reading averages

Across state lines, art students find a shared rhythm

Healthy, fulfilling vending options: books

Elementary school integrates therapy dog into lessons

Student documentary honors retired counseling dog

Speech, occupational therapy blend during weekly class

High school students lead lessons for middle-school peers

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