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District addresses needs of autism students with smaller classrooms

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Recognizing some of its students need a smaller learning environment, Kelloggsville opened two of its own autism spectrum disorder classrooms.

Podcast: Schools hearing concerns from families over federal deportation plans

All Districts Charles Honey

Brianna Vasquez de Pereira, a Kent School Services Network coordinator in Kentwood, discusses the questions and fears of immigrant families about President Trump’s deportation plans.

Podcast: ‘Serious fun’ leads to serious success

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell

Junior and football player Daniel explains that the first step toward success is learning to take yourself a little less seriously.

What’s in store for federal education dollars?

All Districts Erin Albanese

A campaign promise of the president-elect is to end the U.S. Department of Education. Area education leaders say it’s unlikely, but they are anticipating changes.

Student journalists look at what’s next for tech in West Michigan

Kentwood School News Network

Falcon News Network checks out GVSU’s technology plans in a recent broadcast.

Eating disorders topic of Jan. 29 community event

Rockford Riley Kelley

Rockford, Sanford Behavioral Health and Forest View Hospital to partner for a presentation on eating disorders.

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

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Godwin Heights sophomores interview peers about mental health, school safety, engagement and belonging.

Student broadcaster pushes for positive coverage in advisory role

Sparta Riley Kelley

As part of a national advisory team, this Sparta senior is steering the future editorial direction of PBS student programming.

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

Grandville School News Network

As new details about her dad's passing were revealed to her as a teenager, McCaylee had to reconcile the reality of his death with the memory of his role in her life.

Poet pens work celebrating school library’s achievement

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Lee High School sophomore and poet Arianna Wheeler wrote a poem in honor of the school's newly renovated library receiving Model 21st Century School Library status.

Method offers trauma-informed approach to managing students in crisis

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley

Kent County schools are turning to an intervention method that focuses on trauma-informed crisis management. Key: understanding what the developing brain does in moments of crisis and the impact of trauma on the brain.

Friend, athlete, advocate uses abilities to help others

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Wyoming High School senior Gabe Craig isn’t interested in talking about himself, but others know why he deserves the Discover Ability Award.

Students explore job opportunities, build skills with holiday market

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Lincoln Developmental Center’s annual holiday market gives students an opportunity to be creative and learn about business.

Newcomer students experience first Thanksgiving

Kentwood Erin Albanese

While dishing out turkey and all the fixings, fifth-grade multilingual students at Meadowlawn Elementary School introduced newcomer students to a traditional Thanksgiving.

Concert empowers students to move to the music

Kent ISD Brett Atwood

Movement, relaxation and more movement enhanced the music during the Grand Rapids Symphony’s Access to Music concert for kids who have special needs.

Learning life skills ‘where life happens’

Sparta Riley Kelley

Students with special needs are getting out in the community and learning valuable skills in the process.

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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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