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First-year teacher wants students to know ‘You can have fun while learning’

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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.

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.

Starting the school year right for 10,000+ Kent County students

Multi Districts Alexis Stark
Storehouse of Community Resources collaborated with local businesses and community organizations to fill backpacks with supplies for more than 10,000 Kent County students at their inaugural Big Backpack Build event.

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. 
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Partnership between district and church creates opportunity in the arts

State of the Arts Alexis Stark
Lee Street Christian Reformed Church’s third annual “I Am Art” camp brought together neighborhood kids and local artists for colorful crafts, dance lessons and mural painting.

Sophomore proves to herself and others: ‘I can do anything’

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
Lee High School sophomore Autumn Johnson succeeds on the track and in the classroom.

Amidst chaos, ‘cycle-breaker’ charts her own course to complete high school 

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
During senior year at East Lee High School, Gigi Martinez juggled school and multiple jobs to help provide for her family and earn her diploma.  

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.

Middle, high school awarded grants to expand multicultural book collection  

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
Lee Middle and High School’s library has been awarded two $5,000 grants to expand its collection of books written in Spanish and stories that center on Hispanic and Latino characters and cultures.

FAFSA delays leave college choices in limbo, students stressed

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
A rocky rollout of the federal government’s new FAFSA form and delays in the process have students and counselors waiting for answers when it comes to college enrollment and financial aid next fall.

‘You can do anything and everything’

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
This Godfrey Lee High School senior plans a future as a mechanical engineer.

Mercado Español offers lesson in economics

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
A celebration of community and culture, the first Spanish Market of the year inspired friendly competition and brought people together over good food. 

Registration now open for Fami-Lee 5K

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
Godfrey-Lee Public Schools is hosting their inaugural Fami-Lee 5K Run and Walk for students, families and community members on Saturday, June 8.

New library hailed as a ‘repository of knowledge’

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
The Lee Middle and High School library staff officially inaugurated their new space at a ‘Festival Biblioteca’ on March 1.

Tickets for good behavior serve as school store currency 

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
Lee Legends can earn golden tickets for positive behavior and spend them on snacks and experiences at the Dragon’s Den.
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