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Student Leaders

A series dedicated to students that go above and beyond to serve their school, peers and community.

Student Rep Sees School Board Service As Preparation

Kent City School News Network

Parker Fritz is one of those guys you just know is going places. That's why when the Kent City Community Schools Board of Education decided...

Advocating for The Voices of Youth

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese

Behind her beaming smile, Lee High School junior Jisel Ochoa often is considering center-stage topics in national politics: immigration policy, women's rights, gay marriage. Though...

Learning Leadership through Volunteering, Competing

Kentwood Erin Albanese

For East Kentwood High School seniors, serving residents cake and ice cream for Christmas at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans was much more...

From Victim to Advocate: Student Raises Funds, Awareness for Child Abuse Agency

Northview Charles Honey

What a night it was. Cascades of glittering lights. Gorgeous gowns and snappy suits. Fine sculpted centerpieces on the tables. And two talented teens...

Scarred by War, Driven to Make a Difference

Caledonia School News Network

Born against the backdrop of war, Bosnian immigrant Katarina Vickovic is driven to take advantage of her second chance, and to help others avoid...

Students Offer Peers a Safe Place to Get Away

Cedar Springs Charles Honey

The room is buzzing. Kids chomp on pizza as they play chess, a game of “Sorry” and laugh at videos of people doing goofy...

Student’s Video Work Helps Shape District Future

Student Leaders Linda Odette

Helping pass bonds for a school district and a fire department by creating videos isn't expected from a high school senior, but Nathan Seeber...

Student Council President Asks ‘Why Not Make a Difference?’

Godwin Heights School News Network

Hector Zoleta lives a line made famous by the late Sen. Edward (Teddy) Kennedy. "Some men see things as they are and say why?" Kennedy...

Students Lead Drug, Alcohol Awareness Conference

Kent ISD Adrian Hirsch

Two hundred Kent area students, selected for their leadership potential, gathered for a day of lessons and activities as part of the Empowering Youth...

Linh Le Works Hard, Shares Talents

Kelloggsville Erin Albanese

A defining moment for Linh Le, who spoke no English when she started eighth grade at Kelloggsville Middle School, was her mastery of the...

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School News Network reports on the 20 public school districts in Kent County, which enroll more than 90,000 students. Founded in 2013, we are an editorially independent news site funded by Kent ISD, local districts and community sponsors, and powered by an experienced team of reporters, editors and photojournalists. We specialize in covering classroom teaching and learning, analyzing the many issues that enhance or discourage student success, and highlighting the education magic that happens each day in our public schools.

‘You can do anything and everything’

His heart is in the health care field

Northview grad is a future forest mapper

Teacher’s latest book focuses on motivation in education

Book battle promotes literacy, teamwork

Future health care pros sample multiple career focuses

Young readers follow the recipe for perfect pound cake

Young engineers turn paper into a wild ride

High-school journalists provide behind-the-scenes look at news production

Basketball team unites students, promotes inclusion

Diving into social-emotional learning

‘The journey’s not over’: High-schoolers showcase Black history

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