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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.

Resolution Center hosts restorative practices training for educators

All Districts Erin Albanese

A training on restorative practices aims to equip educators with skills to use in the classroom.

Book Bus keeps reading skills sharp during the summer

Rockford Riley Kelley

This mobile summer library, funded by the Rockford Education Foundation, keeps summer learners excited about reading.

After first year of teaching, ‘‘I feel like I could just keep going’

All Districts Charles Honey

First-year Kent City teacher Marla Anderson has no regrets about going into public-school teaching, calling it “the best job.”

Massive federal spending bill includes nationwide school voucher program

All Districts Erin Albanese

A first-of-its kind federal school voucher program would allow 100% tax credit for contributions to scholarship granting organizations.

High-fiving, fist-bumping principal named ‘most inspiring’

Rockford Riley Kelley

This principal strives to create an environment where students feel seen, heard and valued.

He’s a ‘giver’: Volunteer honored for 50 years of service

Rockford Riley Kelley

Students and teachers at Parkside Elementary recently dedicated a newly planted redbud tree to Robert Bowman, aka “Mr. Bob.”

Education advocates grapple with potential closure of DOE

All Districts Riley Kelley

Parents and other education advocates talk about what the closure of the U.S. Department of Education would mean for Kent County and for public education as a whole.

‘Student involvement, teacher involvement – directly related’

All Districts Erin Albanese

How can teaching be a more attractive profession so students can learn better? High schoolers consider the question.

Multiracial Black Student Alliance celebrates ‘spreading culture and diversity’

Podcasts Charles Honey

City High Middle School’s Black Student Alliance celebrates Black culture all year long and encourages fellow students from other racial and ethnic backgrounds to do the same.

Is AI helping you learn, or just making you lazier?

All Districts Charles Honey

Artificial intelligence, better known as AI, is now everywhere all the time. We ask our student roundtable: Is this entirely a good thing?

Student-organized course gets high-schoolers CPR certified

Rockford Riley Kelley

With help from the Rockford Education Foundation, two NHS students organized a CPR training at Rockford High School.

MDE reps see ‘great things’ during district walk-through

Rockford Riley Kelley

Representatives from the Michigan Department of Education recently paid a visit to Rockford Public Schools.

Are you feeling the effects of political polarization at your school?

All Districts Beth Heinen Bell

Do high-schoolers feel today’s political tensions in their everyday lives? Is an underlying climate of divisiveness affecting their school experiences at all?

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