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Automotive career launches with internship and Tech Center credentials

Kent ISD School News Network
Kent Career Tech Center grad Logan Dusendang followed the pathway from high school to career thanks to the Tech Center Auto Tech program

Voters approve bond proposal, non-homestead renewals

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
A $38 million bond in Kelloggsville was the biggest ticket item on school funding proposals approved Tuesday.

Kent ISD close to doubling enrollment in career & technical education

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
By expanding career and technical education opportunities, Kent ISD is making significant progress toward its goal of enrolling 10,000 students in career programs.

Fourth-grader goes global with fundraiser

Rockford Riley Kelley
Ava Chatel looked beyond her community for the PTO fundraiser, challenging herself to get donations from as many states and countries as possible.

Voters to decide on several education-related ballot proposals

Multi Districts Riley Kelley
From non-homestead operating millages to a multimillion-dollar bond request, here’s a rundown of the school-related proposals appearing on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Learners find lots to love about Spanish performance

Rockford Riley Kelley
A special guest helped Roguewood Elementary celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Four schools recognized for teacher, staff collaboration

Rockford Riley Kelley
These Rockford schools are among only 12 in the state to earn recognition for improvements in student achievement through educator collaboration.

Operating millage request to go before voters in November

Rockford Riley Kelley
Rockford is asking voters to consider an operating millage proposal that counts for about 8% of the district’s budget.

In the classroom, she says boosting confidence comes first

Rockford Riley Kelley
This teacher’s secret to success involves building students’ belief in themselves.

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. 

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.

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.
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