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America the Beautiful? Absolutely, as Sung by Art Teacher and Students

All Districts Charles Honey

Editor's note: This is a personal reflection from Charles Honey, who covers Northview Public Schools for School News Network. Are you sick of the daily...

‘Communities are Going to See Repercussions’

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In the library of Harrison Park School, Ryan Rose read aloud from a book about African animals as a dozen students listened expectantly. “We all...

Yelling, Crying and Hugging: All in a (Sub) Day’s Work

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Editor's note: As schools in Kent ISD and elsewhere struggle with a shortage of substitute teachers, School News Network reporter Steve Vedder shares his...

Art Award Tradition Continues for 35th Year of Excellence

All Districts Erin Albanese

Northview High School sophomore Nick Ensing's drawing depicts a colorful, detailed royal court, staffed by doe-eyed kings, queens and jesters. Junior Ellie Haveman's photo is...

A Challenge to West Michigan: 3-D Printers in Every School

All Districts Erin Albanese

Crestwood Middle School seventh-grader Beck Han’s bright blue earbud attachments, created on a 3-D printer, fit nicely over science, technology, engineering and math teacher...

Millage Approval a ‘Huge Feat’ for 20 School Districts, Leaders Say

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Christie Ramsey was very happy for her three children in Rockford Public Schools, following Tuesday’s approval of an enhancement millage providing $19.9 million for...

Enhancement Millage Message: Be Sure to Vote Today

All Districts Charles Honey

If Superintendent Ron Caniff could deliver two messages to every registered voter in Kent ISD, they would be these: 1. please vote today; 2....

Nurturing a Success Mindset

All Districts Erin Albanese

Quinn Hodgman knows he has a “spark.” “It’s what’s special about you, what makes others not you,” said the Coit Creative Arts Academy fourth-grader, while...

Health Forum to Tackle Opioid Crisis

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The Kent County Medical Society Alliance will hold a forum next week to educate parents and guardians about the opioid epidemic, which one official...

Supporting New Teachers

All Districts Linda Odette

Imagine what it would be like to keep up to thirty 5-year-olds under control without a lot of knowledge on how to manage such...

‘We Are in This Together’

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A buzz spreading throughout southwest Michigan is extending to seven more counties, boosting students' ability to read by bringing books and resources into schools. For...

Blandford Expansion Grows Nature’s Learning Lab for Students

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Generations of students have trekked the wooded trails of Blandford Nature Center, explored its mucky frog pond and plant-rich meadows, and learned about the...

Report: Are We Caring for Our Children? Not Well Enough

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When Carol Paine-McGovern sees child poverty continuing to rise in Kent County, she takes some comfort in the work local schools and their communities...

‘I Know I’ve Got a Lot to Learn’

All Districts Linda Odette

Sostika Monger realizes she needs help in mastering the process of fulfilling a longtime dream. So in between peering at X-rays and handling prosthetics, the...

Ready to Launch: New Early College to Boost Student Careers

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Students interested in careers in manufacturing now have a direct pathway into the workforce, and they can get there with an associate's degree earned...

Schools a Hot Spot at Heated Town Halls

All Districts Charles Honey

Editor’s note: This is a news commentary from SNN reporter and editor Charles Honey, whose children attended Grand Rapids Public Schools. It was democracy...

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