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Operating millage on the ballot in Kenowa Hills

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

District residents will vote this November on a non-homestead operating millage proposal, which generates more than $17 million annually for the district.

New superintendents’ bottom line: ‘We’re here for the students’

Podcasts Charles Honey

Newly hired superintendents John Philo and Cherie Horner tackle the challenging tasks of leading their districts into a new school year.

School safety officers sharpen de-escalation skills ahead of new school year

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

A four-day training gave local school safety officers hands-on experience with de-escalation, mental health and response protocols.

It takes a community to send students back to school with confidence

Multi Districts Alexis Stark

A long-standing partnership between Kent School Services Network and Heart of West Michigan United Way helps to get new school supplies in the hands of students and teachers who need it most.

Starting a new school year on the right foot, in the right shoes

All Districts Alexis Stark

Grand Rapids nonprofit In The Image celebrated the 30th anniversary of its SHOES program by fitting more than 4,000 students with new back-to-school shoes.

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.

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.

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.

In this Safety Town, knowledge is key for safe summer fun

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

The City of Walker hosted their first Safety Town program this summer, where local kids learned about bicycle, water, fire, bus and animal safety from officers and volunteers.

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.

‘The GOAT’ says farewell to Kenowa Hills

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

As his tenure as Kenowa Hills’ superintendent comes to an end, Jerry Hopkins remembers, reflects and looks forward to what lies ahead for him, his family and the district.