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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.

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.

Teaching peers about heart health

Kent City Beth Heinen Bell

High school student leaders are helping spread the word on heart health and how to respond in an emergency.

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.

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.

Esports class going strong, five years on

Kent City Beth Heinen Bell

At Kent City High School, the extracurricular esports class is a chance to learn the ins, outs and whys of gaming.

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.

Training a robot, one fish at a time, in Hour of AI

Kent City Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

During Computer Science Education Week, fifth-graders trained an AI program to identify fish, learning firsthand how artificial intelligence works.

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.

New art classroom invites ‘productive artistic work’

Kent City Beth Heinen Bell

A down-to-the-studs renovation has transformed the space from a 1950s-era high school “home ec” classroom to a modern elementary art room.

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.

Annual State of the Student event highlights student voice

Student Voices Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Students employed multiple forms of media at this year’s Listen. Learn. Lead. event to spotlight their lived experiences in school.

Proud, exhausted, worthwhile: reflecting on the marathon of teaching

Longtime English teacher discovers ‘the possibilities of something new’

In her classroom, learning comes alive

She’s on the lookout for that ‘OMG moment’ of understanding

Actors reflect on history’s lessons, speaking out

Student artists commemorate founding of the US

New classroom library sparks excitement for reading

Exploring the ‘science-y side’ of the Winter Games

Student artists commemorate founding of the US

Lowell grad who has autism pens folly-filled comedic play

Middle school to host regional writing competition in March

Students share why being heard matters

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