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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.

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.

Second CTE center coming to former Dutton Elementary site

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent ISD has entered into a purchase agreement with Caledonia Community Schools for property located on 68th Street.

Hydraulics, robotics, job-ready skills: inside the world of mechatronics

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The mechatronics program is one of more than 30 programs area students will have the opportunity to explore during the Kent Career Tech Center’s annual open house Feb. 4 and 5.

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.

Kent Career Tech Center launches network for alumni

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The new network seeks to bring together alumni and strengthen connections among current students.

FFA students deliver dairy good presentation

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Residents at a Grand Rapids senior living center heard a presentation from Kent Career Tech Center students on National Milk Day.

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.

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.

‘Mr. Melvin’ finds joy in the preschool classroom

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

After decades in tech, this substitute teacher’s second career is all about high-fives, laughter and helping kids believe in themselves.

ArtPrize-inspired event integrates tech, soft skills

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

An ArtPrize-inspired event gives Kent Career Tech Center cyber security students practice and sharpen their presentation and speaking skills.

KEC campus principals encourage empowerment, connection

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

SNN gets to know both of these new principals in this edition of Meet Your Administrators.

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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