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State of the Student tackles four big topics

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Area students were center stage at the annual “Listen. Learn. Lead.” event to share their thoughts about mental health, school safety, engagement and belonging.

U.S. Rep. Scholten weighs in on national issues affecting local schools

All Districts Beth Heinen Bell

U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten recently sat down with SNN to discuss career and technical education, the upcoming election and more.

Is it enough? Supplemental budget aims to offset mental health, security cuts

All Districts Riley Kelley

Supplemental funds will curb the impact of mental health and safety cuts in the education budget, but they won’t solve everything.

Why do most schools start before Labor Day? Several reasons

Multi Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Middle college programs are the main reason Kent ISD seeks a post-Labor Day waiver for all local school districts. But there are others.

Bus drivers role-play safety, security events

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

More than 170 attended a training focused on educating bus drivers on how to handle unexpected violence and threats.

Voters say ‘yes’ to library, early childhood millage requests

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Both the Kent District Library and the Ready by Five early childhood millage requests had huge support at the polls.

Voters to consider KDL, Ready by Five proposals

Kent District Library Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

KDL seeks a one-year gap fund millage while the Ready by Five millage is up for a renewal.

Kent County voters to consider early childhood millage renewal

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

On Aug. 6, Kent County voters will consider renewing the Ready by Five millage that supports early childhood education programs.

With unbridled enthusiasm, School News Network founder showed ‘our public schools work’

All Districts Charles Honey

As she retires from Kent ISD, Allison Kaufman reflects on the founding of School News Network, the capstone of her long career.

Students learn today — and also lead today

All Districts Carol Lautenbach

“Learn today, lead tomorrow” is a common slogan for schools and youth programs. But students now are also leading today, in meaningful, productive ways.

School safety and security expert focuses largely on prevention

All Districts Erin Albanese

This former U.S. Secret Service agent is helping schools in Kent County and across the country become more secure and ready to respond to emergencies.

Diving into social-emotional learning

All Districts Carol Lautenbach

Social-emotional learning helps students better understand themselves and others so they can solve problems in productive ways.

Safety tips, resources available for eclipse viewing

All Districts Erin Albanese

Here are a few ways to prepare for the April 8 solar eclipse.

Advocating for people with disabilities

All Districts Malik Harvey

In this episode, Q talks about his involvement at Lowell High School in drama, choir and Model UN. As a person with disability, he talks about how systems impact people with disabilities, common misconceptions, and his dreams for the future.

Enrollment now open for Great Start Readiness Program

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Eligible families with children age 4 by Dec. 1 could qualify for free preschool.

Educators explore ways to incorporate lessons on Mandela into curriculum

All Districts Erin Albanese

Teachers visited “Mandela: The Official Exhibition” at Grand Rapids Public Museum for a special Educator Night

Kent County Cup winner finds new career focus through esports

Student broadcaster pushes for positive coverage in advisory role

Retired teachers return as mentors

Friend, athlete, advocate uses abilities to help others

Marshmallows & math make for a sweet multiplication lesson

Senior makes artistic mark on snowplow

Initiative aims to double enrollment in career & technical education by 2030

Fourth-grade Choristers come together in song

High-schoolers share thoughts on school safety, engagement & more

Student broadcaster pushes for positive coverage in advisory role

On podcast, teen shares about major loss, forgiveness & gratitude

Poet pens work celebrating school library’s achievement

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