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Doing school as a team: ‘Whatever it takes to make it happen’

Northview Beth Heinen Bell

What’s at the heart of everything this busy educator does? Teamwork. Get to know the new Crossroads Middle School principal.

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?

Learning garden’s growth fueled by veggies, students, ‘lots of love’

Northview Beth Heinen Bell

In the back yard of West Oakview Elementary, the Field School’s learning garden is growing — both in size and in scope.

What’s in store for these middle-schoolers? ‘A great year’

Northview Beth Heinen Bell

Middle-schoolers at Crossroads say they’re looking forward to a new year of learning, and the desk at the front office was buzzing with activity on the first day of school.

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.

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.

Young music pro on track to bring the beats

Northview Beth Heinen Bell

This middle-school DJ has been making a name for himself in Grand Rapids since he was 6 years old.

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.