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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.

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.

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.

This week: public input sought on superintendent search

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
Kenowa Hills is looking for input from its stakeholders through an online survey and several focus groups held throughout the district on Tuesday, Feb. 17 and Thursday, Feb. 19.

The hottest trait in school: being a kid who CAREs

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
Zinser Elementary students are learning responsibility and accountability for their actions, with a trip to the school store at stake. 

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.

Longtime superintendent to retire this summer

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
After 15 years as Kenowa Hills’ superintendent, Jerry Hopkins has announced his plan to retire at the end of the 2025-26 school year.

Re-launched elementary program seeks male volunteers

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
A volunteer program at Alpine Elementary on hiatus since the pandemic has been re-launched and is seeking male role models. 

Student-led club offering hope for the holidays & beyond

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
Kenowa Hills High School students are collecting donations for daily necessities to provide ‘hope in a bag’ to their community.  

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.

Funding vs. rights: Michigan schools push back on grant waiver

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Michigan school districts are wrestling with whether to accept millions in mental health funding or reject it over a controversial waiver they say puts their legal rights at risk.

Students shape conversation at annual Listen. Learn. Lead. event

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Students weighed in on a variety of topics, from artificial intelligence to mental health.
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