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Funding vs. rights: Michigan schools push back on grant waiver

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Michigan school districts are wrestling with whether to accept millions in mental health funding or reject it over a controversial waiver they say puts their legal rights at risk.

Fourth-graders find voice through verse 

Wyoming Erin Albanese
The verses of famous poets merged with fourth-graders’ words  during Oriole Park Elementary’s poetry slam.

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.

Annual State of the Student event highlights student voice

Student Voices Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Students employed multiple forms of media at this year’s Listen. Learn. Lead. event to spotlight their lived experiences in school.

Around the world for the holidays

Wyoming Erin Albanese
A journey through West Elementary School brought families to many different countries to explore traditions and festivities.

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.

Learning how to budget earnings, expenses after high school

Multi Districts Erin Albanese
Balancing a personal budget is harder than it seems, Wyoming and Grandville high school students learned during a simulation.

Local districts mirror statewide growth, student success in AP courses

Multi Districts Erin Albanese
More students are taking AP and doing well in the courses at several local high schools.

Voters approve ballot measures in several districts, defeat bond in Rockford

Multi Districts Erin Albanese
Several school ballot proposals sailed to victory Tuesday, with the notable exception of a $230 million bond proposal in Rockford Public Schools.

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.

Food drive helps feed local families 

Wyoming Erin Albanese
The student-run event aims to raise $3,000 in donations and 2,000 in non-perishable food items for Family Network of Wyoming.

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.

Mentors step up on the school bus

Wyoming Erin Albanese
Wyoming high school students are serving as bus mentors, helping to ensure a smooth ride home for all.

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.

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.
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