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Student-led Black History Museum highlights Great Migration

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Union High School students showcased key elements of Black history and culture.

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.

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.

Chef to a US president says ‘curiosity, consistency’ key to success

Multi Districts Alexis Stark
Cliff Rome, the nationally acclaimed restaurant owner and personal and executive chef to President Barack Obama, visited three Kent County schools during Black History Month to discuss the transformative power of hospitality.

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.

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.

Neighbors speak up about repurposing former elementary schools

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
The community is sharing ideas about what the district should do with two of its decommissioned school buildings.

Education students get hands-on experience in the classroom

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
A partnership between the district and area colleges allows aspiring educators to test and refine their skills.

‘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.

Community input sought on future uses for closed schools

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
The district will host a series of community meetings to determine what the future holds for two decommissioned school sites.

Looking for social connection? These students have ideas

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark
Following their regional West Michigan Design Prize pitches, six middle and high school teams from Southwest Middle High School will move on to present their design project ideas to judges in February.

District says ‘milestone’ contract reflects its belief in teachers

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
The district’s board of education unanimously approved a two-year agreement with the teachers union, ending months of prolonged negotiations.
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