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‘Master of all the schools’ gets back in the classroom

Rockford Riley Kelley

Superintendent Steve Matthews is spending a day a month subbing for a different teacher in the district, getting face-to-face time with students and giving teachers a free day off.

‘It just kind of sprouted’: Project brings new life to greenhouse

Rockford Riley Kelley

The once-neglected greenhouse at Rockford High School has been revitalized thanks to students and volunteers.

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.

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.

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

Rockford Riley Kelley

Cannonsburg Elementary’s STEAM Olympics was a hit.

Student entrepreneurs: making money doing what they love

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

A fashion designer. Two bakers. A musician. Meet students with their own gigs, pursuing their goals and dreams through their own endeavors.

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.

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.

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.