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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. 

From disengaged student to heavy construction, career path ‘just clicked’

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
She was once unsure of her future and just looking to graduate high school. But Megan Jaglowski found her path through the Kent Career Tech Center.

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.

No more tunnel vision: teens help businesses solve real issues

Kent ISD Alexis Stark
Kent County high school students participated in FutureSolve 26, a six-week summer internship program where students gained real-world experiences to help local companies.

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.

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.

We heard you: SNN survey results show importance of student voice

All Districts Erin Albanese
Our survey shows: features on students, teachers and staff are your favorite articles.

Welding opens doors for state-champion students

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Students’ award-winning projects showcase the creativity, craftsmanship and career opportunities available through the Kent Career Tech Center welding program.

Districts grapple with falling student counts, other funding issues

All Districts Erin Albanese
Declining enrollment, the expiration of federal funds and inflation are top concerns of administrators as they work to balance district budgets.

Their mission: ‘to be a beacon of hope’ for students and families

Podcasts Charles Honey
Kent School Services Network is a nonprofit that helps students and families with health care, food and other necessities crucial to learning. 

Emergency training helps bus drivers sharpen skills 

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The four-hour program gave drivers hands-on practice in emergency response, communication and student safety.

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 summer meals at select KDL branches

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The Sack Suppers at KDL are available to children and teens at KDL’s Wyoming, Kelloggsville and Kentwood branches.
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