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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.

School groups learn about Anishinaabe history, customs from Michigan tribes

Education Everywhere Erin Albanese

Student groups met with tribe members during Anishinaabe Culture Day at the Grand Rapids Public Museum.

Lesson No. 1: how to be an informed voter

Multi Districts Riley Kelley

Kent County students and educators give their thoughts on civic duty, voter responsibility, information overload and the magnitude of the presidential election.

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.

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.

Districts are feeding more students due to universal free meals

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

Increased participation, kitchen investments and more menu options have followed the implementation of universal free school meals.

Districts eye more ‘normal’ financial pictures due to end of ESSER funds

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

The final deadline to spend federal money tied to COVID relief is on the horizon and districts are facing a much different funding climate.

Poetry Slam brings area teens center stage

Multi Districts Alexis Stark

Over 20 students from Kent County performed their poems live and uncensored at the eighth annual Teen Poetry Slam, hosted at the Kent District Library, in partnership with Write Michigan.

Building trust critical to preventing school gun violence

Multi Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Twenty-five years after the horrific mass shooting at Columbine High School, Kent County school districts invest millions in protecting students and preventing gun violence.

Education leaders weigh in on free preschool, community college proposals

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

The education budget process has begun with a proposed plan from the governor. Here’s what education leaders think of its key objectives, and what happens next.

Athletics, arts and academics come together in new regional conference

Multi Districts Alexis Stark

Four Kent County public school districts are joining with three others in West Michigan to form the River Cities Alliance beginning in the fall of 2024.

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.

Teacher-designed classrooms help students feel supported, calm and creative

Issues in Education Alexis Stark

Teachers across Kent County intentionally design their classrooms to optimize their students’ learning and sense of community.

Region I emergency coordinator now on the job

Multi Districts Riley Kelley

John Wittkowski, emergency response and safety coordinator for Region I schools, brings 28 years of law enforcement experience to his new position.

Where’s the bus? Check the app

Multi Districts Alexis Stark

Kenowa Hills is helping families stay more informed about their students’ bus routes through a new geotracking application.

Dean Transportation hosting hiring event Friday

Multi Districts Riley Kelley

Bus drivers, attendants, technicians wanted...

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