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Volunteers brave sweltering heat to construct new, accessible playground

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Nearly 200 volunteers came together to build a brand-new, fully accessible playground at Gerald R. Ford Academic Center.

Kent ISD superintendent’s philosophy: ‘lead with kindness’

Kent ISD Charles Honey
Ron Gorman wasn’t a great K-12 student himself but now loves his work as leader of Kent ISD’s 20 school districts and its own programs.

‘The more books we can get in kids’ hands, the better’

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
A recent library book giveaway helped students get started on their summer reading goals.

New book club focuses on dual-language programs

All Districts Alexis Stark
Educators can sign up to take part in a book club led by leaders in the field of bilingual education.

We heard you: SNN survey results show importance of student voice

All Districts Erin Albanese
Our survey shows: features on students, teachers and staff are your favorite articles.

Districts grapple with falling student counts, other funding issues

All Districts Erin Albanese
Declining enrollment, the expiration of federal funds and inflation are top concerns of administrators as they work to balance district budgets.

New moms in 49507 to receive direct cash assistance

Grand Rapids Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Beginning July 1, eligible families will receive $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 monthly for the first six months after birth.

Their mission: ‘to be a beacon of hope’ for students and families

Podcasts Charles Honey
Kent School Services Network is a nonprofit that helps students and families with health care, food and other necessities crucial to learning. 

District to take new sinking fund proposal to voters

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
A sinking fund millage, expected to generate around $7 million in its first year, will go before voters Aug. 4.

Emergency training helps bus drivers sharpen skills 

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The four-hour program gave drivers hands-on practice in emergency response, communication and student safety.

Arts Council elimination could negatively impact schools

All Districts Morgan Jarema
The Michigan House has voted to approve a state budget that would eliminate the Michigan Arts and Culture Council. That has the potential to cut arts programs in schools across the state.

Free summer meals at select KDL branches

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The Sack Suppers at KDL are available to children and teens at KDL’s Wyoming, Kelloggsville and Kentwood branches.

Summer EBT offers up to $120 for groceries

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
A local school leader is helping to raise awareness about the summer program to ensure eligible families use the benefits available to them.

Free meal program feeding many kids this summer

All Districts Erin Albanese
School districts are working to make sure no child goes hungry this summer.

Local students are top contenders in ‘I Voted’ sticker contest

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Voting in the statewide sticker competition is open through June 30.

Area teachers honored for environmental stewardship

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Several Kent County teachers recently earned awards from the Groundswell Stewardship Initiative.
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