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WHS & WMU graduate’s mission: to be a voice for refugees

Podcasts Charles Honey
For Mehran Najafi, coming to the U.S. as a refugee from Afghanistan was “like winning a lottery ticket.” Now he wants to help other refugees win tickets too. 

A passion & a career could come into alignment

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Kelloggsville High senior Yar Deng has used her passion for multimedia design to connect with her school and peers. Next stop: college and the dentist’s chair.

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.

His turtle tale has classmates turning pages

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
West Kelloggsville Elementary second-grader Mai’Son Keits turned his admiration for turtles into a book about the reptiles.

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.

Fossil or not a fossil? Students ‘dig in’ to find out 

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Fourth-graders use observation and knowledge to uncover the Earth’s past.

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.

Spelling out gratitude, one thank-you note at a time  

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
By writing thank-you notes, a group of Southeast Kelloggsville students learns about their school community as they strengthen their writing skills.

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.

She finds joy in guiding the youngest learners

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
She’s learned to prioritize when one student needs help with their work, another needs his shoe tied, a third says their tummy hurts and another is tattling — all at the same time.

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.

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.
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