All Districts

Student homeless numbers increase, future funding uncertain

All Districts

Summer outreach connects families facing housing insecurity with resources

Grand Rapids

As negotiations continue, teachers respond to district’s pay proposal

Grand Rapids

Governor talks about toll of tariffs on education

Gov. Whitmer paid a visit to Gerald R. Ford Academic Center.

Kent ISD

Today’s student leaders, tomorrow’s community leaders

How is school helping students reach their goals? This podcast episode has students answering that question.

SNN Video Features

Byron Center

Heading west: An exploration of discovery

Eighth graders at West Middle School recently simulated exploration of the American West in their own school yard.

Kent City

Learning, gamified: The wall that sparks students’ enthusiasm

Grandville

Wood Tech students ready to go boarding with their own creations

Comstock Park

Career day all about discovering future opportunities

Forest Hills

From humble beginnings to ArtPrize winner, artist shares his story

EDUCATION EVERYWHERE

Reimagined summer school ignites creativity in the community

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

Grand Rapids Public Schools’ Ignite: Summer Learning program connected students with their community through field trips and local partnerships.

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Science-based home activities can fill the final days of summer vacation

Education Everywhere School News Network

The Van Andel Institute for Education has home activities for students looking to get their brains engaged for the start of the school year.

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ISSUES IN EDUCATION

Getting to the bottom of the so-called ‘summer slide’

Educators discuss summer learning loss and what can be done about it.

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Young music pro on track to bring the beats

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Grand Rapids

Taking this job ‘a no-brainer,’ says new principal, longtime resident

Lowell

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Grand Rapids

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Volunteers needed to stuff backpacks for students

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Summer construction project brings safer, redesigned parking, drop-off areas

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Live from Paraguay, paleontologists explain ‘future fossils’

Education Everywhere

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Student Voices

Northview

Sparking success: welding in virtual reality

Ever heard of simulated welding? Thanks to some new equipment, it’s now a reality at Northview Next Career Center, and one student tested it out to write about the experience.

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