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Regional school millage renewed, will continue to benefit all districts

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
A millage that has provided funds for staff, intervention, field trips and other opportunities got a big nod from Kent ISD voters.

Fall play immerses cast & crew in Michigan history

Northview Beth Heinen Bell
The high school’s fall play honors the true stories of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald as it investigates unanswered questions that surround the sinking. 

Local resources available as SNAP benefits face pause 

All Districts Erin Albanese
More than 77,000 people in Kent County receive SNAP benefits. Schools are helping them find resources if assistance is paused.

Regional enhancement millage, other education-related proposals up for vote

All Districts Erin Albanese
What’s on the ballot in your district this fall? Find out in this preview of school proposals.

Mileage Club promotes fitness & more 

Northview Beth Heinen Bell
From toe tokens to cheering one another on, the fun of Mileage Club gets kids moving without even thinking about it.

Education budget a ‘decent’ outcome, with ‘asterisks’

All Districts Erin Albanese
With the state budget finally in place, school leaders look at its impacts for the school year in terms of increases and cuts.

Helping Ellie learn: ‘I want her to be a part of everything, just as she is’

Podcasts Charles Honey
A team approach enables a second-grader with Down syndrome to learn in a general-education classroom at Meadow Ridge Elementary. 

‘I’ve hit the pinnacle with this role’

Northview Beth Heinen Bell
A graduate of the district, Brent Dickerson is now the new principal of Northview High School

New role, same Highlands: ‘I love this place’ 

Northview Beth Heinen Bell
It’s a brand-new position, but she’s not brand new to Highlands Middle School. Get to know the new assistant principal.

Commentary: Michigan’s most vulnerable students deserve a budget that meets their needs

All Districts School News Network
The Wyoming superintendent weighs in on state budget priorities.

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.  

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.
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