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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.   

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?

Family continues legacy of giving back through Poppy’s Closet

Wyoming Erin Albanese
A family of Wyoming Public Schools alumni operate a giving closet out of Wyoming High School, providing free resources district-wide.

School upgrades make for bright & fresh first day

Wyoming Erin Albanese
After two years of building renovations, Wyoming Intermediate School opened its doors for the new school year, welcoming nervous fifth-graders and sixth-grade leaders.

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.

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.

If there’s a need, she’s ready to take on anything

Wyoming Erin Albanese
Yvonne Diaz has spent years as a reliable volunteer in Wyoming Public Schools, first as a student and now as a graduate.

Board approves enhancement millage renewal proposal for November ballot

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
If voters approve the renewal it will generate $35.6 million for public and charter schools. 
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