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Lt. Gov. promotes free, universal preschool during Grand Rapids visit

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II talked to staff and a parent about early childhood education in support of the PreK for All initiative.

Aspiring poets can win prizes through KDL Write Michigan Teen Poetry Contest

All Districts Edith Reyes

Kent District Library is asking teens to submit poetry for Write Michigan

Special education: fulfilling the promise of education for all

All Districts Carol Lautenbach

As a child learns and grows, special education support evolves and changes as well. We spoke with a local educator to learn more about those supports and how parents can best advocate for their child.

Chosen and challenged: How books become a library

All Districts Carol Lautenbach

A library’s collection comes to be through selection and recommendation — and curation by experts.

Welcome to Study Hall, a podcast about education magic

Profiles of Students, Staff, Teachers School News Network

Study Hall from School News Network is a new podcast offering conversations with educators and students about the little miracles of learning in local public schools.

School News Network partnering with El Vocero Hispano

All Districts Edith Reyes

The Hispanic newspaper El Vocero Hispano will be publishing some School News Network stories in Spanish.

Group gathers for civil discourse around divisive issues in schools

All Districts Erin Albanese

More than 200 people of different ages and backgrounds recently gathered to have civil discourse around polarizing issues facing public schools.

Testing, testing! How educators use assessments to help students learn

All Districts Carol Lautenbach

The word “test” can activate anxiety in students — and in teachers too. In the confusing world of testing, a growth mindset goes a long way to helping students and teachers see assessment more as “for” learning and less as “of” learning.

Sharing their voices

All Districts Brett Atwood

Students from several Kent County High Schools shared their thoughts on education and their plans for college and careers during the second annual Listen. Learn. Lead. State of the Student event.

Let’s play! And learn while we’re playing

How Schools Work Carol Lautenbach

Does the start of school mean the end of play? No! Step into a few classrooms to see how play is a part of learning and learn more about how to support your child’s playful learning in and out of school.

KDL seeks renewal of millage at reduced rate

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The proposed new millage rate is lower, and collectively would save taxpayers $3.1 million annually.

Playful learning is everywhere

How Schools Work Carol Lautenbach

Fostering playful learning: It’s everywhere and for everyone!

Preschool programs preparing for ‘more staff, more classrooms, more building space’

Kent ISD Erin Albanese

Universal preschool would provide a way for all students to benefit from early education and also create a need for more teachers and classrooms.

Applications for Equity in Literacy Fellowship available

All Districts Carol Lautenbach

A national professional learning provider is offering educators the opportunity to participate in a one-year Equity in Literacy Fellowship...

Gun safety and mental-health services: it’s not an either-or to stop school shootings

All Districts Charles Honey

Students say both safety legislation and improved mental-health services are needed to stem the tide of mass school shootings. Adults need to listen and take action...

Lessons in equity and opportunity from the ‘third teacher’

All Districts Carol Lautenbach

Whether rethinking older classrooms or building newer ones, teaching spaces can be optimized for learning outcomes that last...

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School News Network reports on the 20 public school districts in Kent ISD, which enroll more than 102,000 students. Founded in 2013 as an initiative of Kent ISD, we are supported by local districts and community sponsors, and powered by an experienced team of reporters, editors and multimedia journalists. We specialize in covering classroom teaching and learning, analyzing the many issues facing students and highlighting the education magic that happens each day in our public schools.

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