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Couple shares ‘a calling’ to make a difference for students in urban schools

Podcasts Charles Honey
Two Grand Rapids educators talk to SNN about why they’ve devoted their careers to helping students grow into their best selves and to giving back to the community.

Event addresses youth homelessness, on the rise in Kent County

All Districts Erin Albanese
Organizations and community leaders are joining forces to end youth homelessness.

Voters approve ballot measures in several districts, defeat bond in Rockford

Multi Districts Erin Albanese
Several school ballot proposals sailed to victory Tuesday, with the notable exception of a $230 million bond proposal in Rockford Public Schools.

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.

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.

Young foosballers ‘definitely have the skill set to be pros’

Rockford Riley Kelley
These seventh-graders took home trophies at their first national foosball tournament. 

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.

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. 

‘They think it’s the coolest thing’: students love principal-led bike days

Rockford Riley Kelley
Valley View Principal Jeremy Karel cycled to and from school alongside about 80 students.

New admin roles brought this duo back together

Rockford Riley Kelley
Chelsea Cates and Darcy Seelye are the new assistant principals at Rockford High School.

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.  

District hopes to ‘build for the future’ with Nov. 4 ballot question

Rockford Riley Kelley
The district’s $230 million bond proposal would fund improvements district-wide.

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?
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