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Sparta School News Network

To celebrate our 10th anniversary, your School News Network team is re-publishing some early stories from each school district. This story, originally published in February 2015, talks to fathers who are discovering the ins and outs of public education thanks to the WATCH D.O.G.S. program.

‘Storytellers of the future’: Student-reporters value challenge of keeping Sparta informed

Sparta Riley Kelley

Spartan News keeps students, parents and the community informed with daily student-led broadcasts on sports news, testing updates and more.

Educators and business leaders team up to help build school-to-work pipeline

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent County educators and business leaders explore how to make students more aware of possible careers and connect them to job opportunities.

Teaching is a ‘sacred exchange’ for Sparta educator

Sparta Riley Kelley

Not even retirement could pull Paul Owens away from the classroom.

60 musicians + 19 schools = one beautiful sound

Multi Districts Alexis Stark

Student musicians came together to perform in Grand Rapids Community College’s High School Honor Band for one night, and one night only.

New adaptive classes help bridge differences

Sparta Riley Kelley

Students thrive, lead and learn in new, inclusive courses at Sparta Middle School.

A place for greatness: Student art display dates back decades

Sparta Riley Kelley

A student art showcase at Sparta’s administration building gives the school an opportunity to celebrate success.

Sparta tennis facility named best of 2023

Sparta Riley Kelley

The district’s new complex, built with funds from a 2016 bond approval, was named the top outdoor tennis facility of 2023 by the American Sports Builders Association.

District starting strategic plan process

Sparta Riley Kelley

The district is in the early stages of putting together its strategic plan for 2024-2027.

Food directors honored for enhancing school meals, student choices

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

These food service directors have made student-choice a priority in creating school meals.

Students launch Latinx Student Union

Sparta Riley Kelley

A new student organization at Sparta High School is working to boost recognition of Hispanic culture.

Athletics, arts and academics come together in new regional conference

Multi Districts Alexis Stark

Four Kent County public school districts are joining with three others in West Michigan to form the River Cities Alliance beginning in the fall of 2024.

Teacher shortage: ‘glimmer of hope’ on horizon?

Kent ISD Riley Kelley

From reexamining pay scales to embracing grants, alternative pathways to teacher certification and other supports, area school districts are doing what they can to right the ship.

Sparta students showcase art skills

Sparta Riley Kelley

Student artists are displaying their work in a new showcase area at Sparta High School.

Kids ‘experience the world around them’ at Camp Scottie

Sparta Riley Kelley

Thanks to a partnership between Sparta Area Schools and Camp Scottie, almost 200 kindergarten through fifth-grade students were able to attend day camp during the summer.

Books on the Run bounces back

Sparta Riley Kelley

Sparta’s bookmobile hit the road again this summer.

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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.

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