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School staff, families join community theater in the most delightful way
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First-year teacher wants students to know ‘You can have fun while learning’
In this episode of Study Hall, first-year Kent City teacher Marla Anderson discusses why she chose teaching at a time new teachers are badly needed.
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District wraps up bond work after five years of improvements
After voters passed a $42.8 million bond in 2019, Superintendent Craig McCarthy reflects on how Thornapple Kellogg schools are reaping the benefits of bond projects five years later.
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Food, fun and community are the key components of the Kent School Services Network’s summer get-togethers in Alpine Meadows neighborhood.
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Too good to be true? Learning the tips and tricks to bust scams
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Kenowa Hills
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Unconventional path leads ‘people person’ to new admin post
This wedding planner turned marketer turned educator is now serving the district that first jump-started her interest in teaching.
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