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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.

Today’s student leaders, tomorrow’s community leaders

Kent ISD School News Network

How is school helping students reach their goals? This podcast episode has students answering that question.

New principal asks, ‘What’s the best that could happen?’

Rockford Riley Kelley

Al Reickard is the new principal of North Rockford Middle School.

Students put problem-solving skills to the test at FutureSolve

Multi Districts Riley Kelley

Students presented solutions to complex problems at the conclusion of their six-week internship with BAMF Health.

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.

Approved federal voucher program is scaled back version of original plan

All Districts Erin Albanese

The sweeping federal funding bill passed July 3 includes a school voucher program, but it's not as far reaching as originally planned.

‘Historic’ grant supports wellness, security

Rockford Riley Kelley

A record-breaking contribution from the Rockford Education Foundation will support crucial district services.

Young bowler’s future is all strikes and spares

Rockford Riley Kelley

After being named the top high-school female bowler in the state, Rockford’s Sofia DeLuccia’s dream of bowling professionally is starting to coalesce.