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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 meal program feeding many kids this summer

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

Student-inspired salad bar a hit at elementary lunchtime

Kent City Beth Heinen Bell
Not many elementary students take personal pride in their school’s salad bar, but the student council at Kent City Elementary does. 

From SchoolAI to Google Gemini, students learn to navigate AI

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Kent ISD districts are integrating artificial intelligence into lessons that build critical thinking skills, encourage ethical use and prepare students for a technology-driven future.

Educator event showcases manufacturing career pathways

Kent ISD Alexis Stark
STEAM educators from across Michigan immersed themselves in real-life manufacturing at the Kent ISD’s spring STEAM Network Connect event at Amway.

Grads contemplate life after high school: ‘We will be fine’

Podcasts Charles Honey
Three graduating seniors talk about their dreams, concerns and goals, from improving health equity and dental care to helping save the environment.

Inventions span design, build, pitch process

Kent City Beth Heinen Bell
“You’re part of a new industrial revolution in this class; what’s something that you want to create?” These eighth-graders have plenty of ideas.

School resource officers vow to provide students ‘a safe place’ 

Kent City Charles Honey
As school resource officers, sheriff’s deputies Jon LaSotta and Chad Wells say protecting students is their primary purpose.

Eighth-graders simulate fates of pioneers along Oregon Trail

Kent City Beth Heinen Bell
What was life like for pioneers on the Oregon Trail? Students at Kent City Middle School recently had the chance to find out.

Kent County teen service group seeks applications

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Wedgwood Christian Services’ TeenCHARGE is accepting applications through June 5 for its teen leadership and service program.

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. 

Teaching the next generation an important trade

Kent City School News Network
In the latest episode of the “Your Dream is Our Dream” podcast, an electrical instructor and high school senior discuss the importance of the technical trades.

 ‘My goal for you is just to get better’

Kent City Beth Heinen Bell
Lauren Carlisle has navigated a lot in her first five years of teaching. We ask her why she’s a teacher and what keeps her going.

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.

Middle-schoolers learn skills for life

Kent City Beth Heinen Bell
The new Personal Development class at the middle school teaches a variety of life skills, social-emotional learning, health information and other tips for personal growth.
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