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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.

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.

Knights, serfs & castles: bringing the Middle Ages to life

Wyoming Erin Albanese
Fourth-graders built cardboard castles harkening back to the days of yore when kings and queens ruled, knights battled and merchants sold their wares.

New bus allows transportation for all students — together

Wyoming Erin Albanese
A new wheelchair accessible bus allows students to ride with their classes to field trips

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. 

Bond would complete district facilities plan, culminate years of improvements

Wyoming Erin Albanese
Wyoming Public Schools is seeking a $29.75 million bond proposal to finish district-wide facility improvements that began eight years ago.

Math strategies promote increased engagement

Wyoming Erin Albanese
What’s a Building Thinking Classroom? At Wyoming High School it’s math on your feet, in a group of three, with a whiteboard and a marker.

Sinking fund request on November ballot

Wyoming Erin Albanese
A sinking fund expected to generate $600,000 this year would be replaced with a new levy at the same millage rate.

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.  

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.   
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