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‘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.

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.

Exploration & excitement: students get to know Kent Career Tech Center

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The new student orientation open house was packed as students and families met teachers and toured the facility.

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.

In her classroom, learning comes alive

She’s on the lookout for that ‘OMG moment’ of understanding

Career coming into focus for this aspiring baker

He plans to ‘walk the line’ in new AP role

Teamwork and tape are key to building the best bobsleds

Learning to love language and cultures through song

Bonanza of books sparks generosity, collaboration

Students build, learn, launch – sending Cupid’s arrow flying

Middle school to host regional writing competition in March

Students share why being heard matters

Elementary school integrates therapy dog into lessons

Student documentary honors retired counseling dog

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