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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.

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.

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.

‘If I can teach them how to problem solve, then they can do anything’

Sparta Riley Kelley

This Sparta High School science teacher strives to help students see the bigger picture.

Students build, launch boats using upcycled materials

Sparta Riley Kelley

Science Olympiad students built and raced boats powered by upcycled computer fans.

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.

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.

New assistant principal is loving return to district

Sparta Riley Kelley

Kelly Petersen is the new assistant principal of Ridgeview Elementary.

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?

New elementary principal ‘honored’ to lead

Sparta Riley Kelley

Kelley VanVliet is the new principal of Ridgeview Elementary.

Performance coach aims to empower athletes with focus, attention

Sparta Riley Kelley

The district has brought in a performance coach to foster focus, confidence and grace under pressure among student-athletes.

New elementary admins ‘cherish’ culture of building, district

Sparta Riley Kelley

Sparta’s Appleview Elementary has a new principal in Beth Lehner, and a new assistant principal in Riley Kuzniewski.

Parent employees spark increase in volunteering

His secret to music success? ‘Don’t let perfect get in the way of better’

Proud, exhausted, worthwhile: reflecting on the marathon of teaching

Longtime English teacher discovers ‘the possibilities of something new’

District launches new health and STEM programs

Actors reflect on history’s lessons, speaking out

Student artists commemorate founding of the US

New classroom library sparks excitement for reading

Student artists commemorate founding of the US

Lowell grad who has autism pens folly-filled comedic play

Middle school to host regional writing competition in March

Students share why being heard matters

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