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Charting careers in mental health

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
More than 200 students from Kent County districts and the Kent Career Tech Center explored career opportunities in mental health at Pine Rest.

New smartphone law a ‘win-win-win’ for students, teachers, families

All Districts Riley Kelley
The education community talks about the new law restricting smartphone use in Michigan schools.

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.

Taking the plunge for a good cause

Caledonia Brett Atwood
Duncan Lake Middle School staff and students braved the winter weather to host their first ‘Cool School Polar Plunge’ in support of Special Olympics and the district’s Unified Sports programs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pre-K open houses Feb. 26 & 27 

Caledonia Alexis Stark
Caledonia Community Schools families are invited to attend ‘PreK – Here I Come!’ to learn more about the early learning opportunities offered next school year at all five elementary schools.

Second CTE center coming to former Dutton Elementary site

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Kent ISD has entered into a purchase agreement with Caledonia Community Schools for property located on 68th Street.

Middle school to host regional writing competition in March

Caledonia Alexis Stark
Caledonia’s middle- and high-school creative writing teams will host JustWrite Michigan’s first regional tournament and junior high invitational at Duncan Lake Middle School in March.

Hydraulics, robotics, job-ready skills: inside the world of mechatronics

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The mechatronics program is one of more than 30 programs area students will have the opportunity to explore during the Kent Career Tech Center’s annual open house Feb. 4 and 5.

How one teacher helps students beat national reading averages

Podcasts Charles Honey
Students in Michigan and nationwide are struggling with reading, but not in Amy Dyksterhouse’s Caledonia classroom.

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.

‘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.
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