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Lowell High School musicians to perform with GR Symphony

Lowell Erin Albanese
Lowell High School musicians will play next to the pros during the upcoming Grand Rapids Symphony Side by Side concert.

Why so happy? ‘Kindergarten is just my jam’

Lowell Erin Albanese
After two decades at Alto Elementary, this teacher still gets energy from being part of her kindergartners’ growth.

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.

From in-class reading to real-world weather

Lowell Alexis Stark
A new elementary ELA curriculum ties together core subjects — math, science and social studies — with comprehensive reading and writing, with help from a Michigan meteorologist. 

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.

Yes, he is tall, & he has high hopes for middle-schoolers

Lowell Erin Albanese
A new face in the district, Andrew Steketee takes the helm at Lowell Middle School.

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.

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.

Close up: photography class teaches skills, technique

Lowell Erin Albanese
Over 18 years, digital photography has evolved. Lowell High School students are learning skills that apply to cameras and phones.

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.

Renovations, leadership boost library to ‘exemplary status’

Lowell Erin Albanese
After five years of improvements, the Lowell High School media center received high recognition from the Library of Michigan.

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. 

Just reading & hammocking

Lowell Erin Albanese
A new hammock garden at Murray Lake Elementary has students reading, swinging and soaking up the sun.

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.
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