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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.

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All Districts Erin Albanese

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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.

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.

Sixth-graders lead drone-coding lesson

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Sixth-graders Tyler Groenhout and Jackson VanderBand took learning to new heights when they created a lesson plan to teach their STEM classmates how to code drones.

ArtPrize-inspired event integrates tech, soft skills

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

An ArtPrize-inspired event gives Kent Career Tech Center cyber security students practice and sharpen their presentation and speaking skills.

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.

In her classroom, learning comes alive

She’s on the lookout for that ‘OMG moment’ of understanding

Career coming into focus for this aspiring baker

He plans to ‘walk the line’ in new AP role

Lowell grad who has autism pens folly-filled comedic play

Teamwork and tape are key to building the best bobsleds

Learning to love language and cultures through song

Bonanza of books sparks generosity, collaboration

Lowell grad who has autism pens folly-filled comedic play

Middle school to host regional writing competition in March

Students share why being heard matters

Elementary school integrates therapy dog into lessons

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