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Annual egg drop poaches staff, cooks up fun

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark
Thornapple Kellogg High School’s annual egg drop got elevated this year, when teams of staff members were invited to participate.

ArtPrize-inspired event integrates tech, soft skills

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
An ArtPrize-inspired event gives Kent Career Tech Center cyber security students practice and sharpen their presentation and speaking skills.

Students shape conversation at annual Listen. Learn. Lead. event

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Students weighed in on a variety of topics, from artificial intelligence to mental health.

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.

Wonder Walks explore nature around school 

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark
Early Childhood Center’s Great Start Readiness Program is inspiring young learners to ask questions about the natural world around them.   

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.

‘If they like being at school, they’re going to learn more’

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark
Ben Sleeman brings his leadership style – and pet bearded dragon – in move to McFall Elementary.

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.

Servant leader wants to further ‘that family feel’

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark
Lee Elementary’s new principal Sara Jewett is up for the challenge and opportunity to build new relationships.

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. 

Bringing a ‘mentor mentality’ to the district’s top job 

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark
A seasoned educator, coach and leader joins the TK community.

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.  
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