Godwin Heights

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New superintendents’ bottom line: ‘We’re here for the students’

Kent ISD

School safety officers sharpen de-escalation skills ahead of new school year

Cedar Springs

Closing out summer with a camp adventure

The district’s final family engagement event of the summer featured camping-themed activities for students of all ages.

Kent ISD

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

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.

SNN Video Features

Forest Hills

Musical theater camp sets the stage for show-stopping fun

Young performers shine as they learn the ins and outs of musical theater.

Kelloggsville

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Feeling good to help others feel good

Grandville

Gaining hands-on automotive experience, certifications

Wyoming

‘11 on a scale of 1-10’

Comstock Park

Shuffleboard showdown: students battle for bragging rights

EDUCATION EVERYWHERE

Summer program helps students express themselves

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

A six-week summer program combined art, writing and music to help students build friendships and confidence before the new school year.

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‘The more books we can get in kids’ hands, the better’

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

A recent library book giveaway helped students get started on their summer reading goals.

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ISSUES IN EDUCATION

District leaders: state changes to school funding will help meet needs for all students

Local education leaders are lauding two big changes in the state education budget.

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It takes a community to send students back to school with confidence

Multi Districts

Starting a new school year on the right foot, in the right shoes

All Districts

Musical theater camp sets the stage for show-stopping fun

Forest Hills

Poetry an outlet for ‘righteous anger,’ says award-winning writer

Grand Rapids

News BRIEFS

Register for free back-to-school shoes through 30-year-old program

All Districts

Retired superintendent hired as education strategist

Grandville

Community groups team up for summer fun, back-to-school fair

Comstock Park

Survey asks: How do you use the library?

Education Everywhere

New moms in 49507 to receive direct cash assistance

Grand Rapids

Making Headlines

Lowell

His motto: ‘The grass is green where you water it’

With his coffee pot on, this new principal is in the office of his dreams.

Student Voices

Byron Center

‘Art gives me a voice,’ award-winning cartoonist says

Recent Byron Center High School graduate and aspiring professional artist Jay Inthammavong created an award-winning editorial cartoon to contribute to the conversation on using artificial intelligence to create art.

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