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Young filmmakers capture the story and legacy of West Michigan nonprofit leaders

Multi Districts Alexis Stark
High school students and budding creatives collaborated with local film industry professionals to produce a documentary highlighting nonprofit leaders.

District leaders: state changes to school funding will help meet needs for all students

All Districts Erin Albanese
Local education leaders are lauding two big changes in the state education budget.

What drives him? A desire to advocate, educate & represent

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
From interning with Congressional reps to representing Michigan in nationwide mock government events, this senior is on a sure path to leadership.

Voters in Grand Rapids, Lowell approve school funding requests

Multi Districts Riley Kelley
Voters Tuesday approved a sinking fund in Grand Rapids and an operating millage and sinking fund in Lowell.

District seeks community input as superintendent search begins

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
The district is asking for community feedback as it undertakes a search for a new superintendent.

Building skills that last, from STEM into everything else

All Districts Erin Albanese
With work readiness on the decline, educators are looking at how to best teach in a rapidly advancing world and zeroing in on the interpersonal skills employers want the most.

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.

Register for free back-to-school shoes through 30-year-old program

All Districts Alexis Stark
For the 30th year, students will receive free new shoes through a local nonprofit, just in time for the new school year.

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.
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