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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.

Future teacher follows her dream to help students do the same

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Nereida Martinez took a chance to be part of the West Michigan Teacher Collaborative; now she is achieving her dream of becoming a teacher.

These middle-schoolers strive to be strong readers

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Some Godwin Heights middle school students share their academic goals for the upcoming year

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. 

Invention the focus of summer camp

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
North Godwin students kicked off their summer at the school’s first summer STEM camp.

This senior’s secret: Learn how to embrace change

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
A move to a new district and the loss of her grandmother left its mark on Sarai Calderon, but she regrouped and is now headed to college.

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.

New class teaches the science behind food

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
One of the newest classes at Godwin Heights connects chemistry to cooking.

Making music makes this junior feel ‘fulfilled, proud’

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Kai Christiansen is laying tracks for a future filled with music.

Sliding into home: elementary field trips 

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
West Godwin teachers use their connections to bring special guests to their classrooms.

Fifth-graders prepare for STEM project with an animal visit

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Holland’s Outdoor Discovery Center visits with its animals to help North Godwin students prepare for an upcoming STEM project.

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.

Added elective courses bring podcast, cooking, and film history to curriculum

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Upon student request and teacher interest, Godwin Heights High School expanded its elective offerings, and they are proving popular.
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