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Ensuring smooth reunifications after emergency events

All Districts Beth Heinen Bell
Security officers have been practicing and adjusting procedures to create a standardized reunification process used for school districts across all of Kent County.

Actors reflect on history’s lessons, speaking out

Byron Center Alexis Stark
Byron Center High School’s theater club brings "Newsies" to the Van Singel Fine Arts Center stage, empowered by the show’s message of empowering youth to speak out against injustice. 

AI in the classroom: Can it enhance learning without replacing it?

Podcasts Charles Honey
The rapid advancement of AI in schools offers powerful learning tools along with potential problems, educators say.

You’re invited: Take the 2026 SNN audience survey

All Districts Erin Albanese
Your input has helped improve School News Network throughout our first 12 years. Now you can impact our future.

Student entrepreneurs: making money doing what they love 

Multi Districts Erin Albanese
A fashion designer. Two bakers. A musician. Meet students with their own gigs, pursuing their goals and dreams through their own endeavors.

Preschool program open houses this week

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Free preschool is available to families throughout Kent ISD who have a child turning 4 before Dec. 1.

K-12 leaders advocate for weighted school funding formula

All Districts Erin Albanese
After seeing success in other states, local school leaders are advocating for a funding formula that better serves students who have a variety of needs.

Creating art meant to spark change

Byron Center Alexis Stark
West Middle School art teacher Janine Campbell is challenging her students to create positive change through art, thanks to her term as Creative Visions ambassador.

New model provides ‘common language’ for emergency response in schools

All Districts Riley Kelley
The 'I Love U Guys' Foundation's model for school emergencies is being embraced by districts in Kent County and beyond.

Governor announces statewide art, writing contests for K-12 students

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The deadline is Feb. 15 for students interested in submitting an entry.

Healthy, fulfilling vending options: books 

Byron Center Alexis Stark
New book vending machines at Byron Center elementaries encourage students to read more and demonstrate positive behavior. 

‘Surreal moment’ as junior takes top spot in graphic novel contest

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Anthony Wells, a Forest Hills Northern junior, earned first place in KDL’s inaugural teen graphic novel competition.

Teen musicians find passion, community in the ABC Orchestra

Podcasts Charles Honey
The ABC Orchestra spreads holiday joy with its spirited blend of pop, rock and jazz, along with playing community gigs all school year.

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.

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.
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