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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?

Principal sees new role as ‘the best of both worlds’

Rockford Riley Kelley
Ricky Clark is the new principal of Rockford High School.

After transformation, first year kicks off at early childhood center

Rockford Riley Kelley
Staff and students are loving the new Parkside Early Childhood Center. 

State, federal funding ‘mess’ complicates return to school

Podcasts Charles Honey
Students are back in school, but where are the state and federal funds? A public schools lobbyist explains the political logjam.

Birth rates, jobs, affordable homes all key to kindergarten enrollment

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
District officials discuss the causes and impacts of declining kindergarten enrollment.

Designing their way out of ‘wicked’ problems

Grandville Alexis Stark
This summer’s Wege Prize High School Collaborative Studio, hosted by Kendall College of Art and Design, inspired students to design accessible and sustainable parks, fashion and prescription pill bottles.

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.
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