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Student Voices

This series provides a platform for the voices of students — their views on issues, their dreams and aspirations, and their own media reports from school publications, broadcast studios and video productions.

Her dream: to sing on Broadway

Byron Center Alexis Stark

Byron Center High School senior Alyssa Sherman dreams of singing on Broadway and, eventually, on the stage of her own theater.

Red Hawk Rivals episode 2: ‘Cornhole’

Cedar Springs School News Network

In this episode of Red Hawk Rivals, Superintendent Scott Smith learns a thing or two about the game of cornhole from sophomore Blake Falan.

High school journalists provide behind-the-scenes look at news production

Kentwood School News Network

The East Kentwood High School Falcon News Network crew is busy covering news in their school. SNN is sharing their work as part of a new partnership.

‘You can do anything and everything’

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

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

His heart is in the health care field

Grand Rapids Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

It was people in the healthcare field who noticed his caring nature and encouraged Union High junior Josaiah Robertson to consider pursuing healthcare as a career.

Art contest celebrates kindness, compassion and community

Lowell Erin Albanese

Five Lowell High School students were honored for connecting art to kindness.

Connection via Mario Kart? New podcast pairs superintendent with students

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley

Superintendent Scott Smith is engaging with students on their terms as part of a new podcast at Cedar Springs.

To be or not to be, or to just be all the things

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell

This fifth-grader has a whole host of dreams for his future, and while he doesn’t know what direction life will take him, he’s excited for it all.

In their own words: Students discuss smoking, trampolines

Grandville School News Network

Two fifth-graders share their persuasive essays with School News Network.

Student journalists weigh in on book challenges

Northview School News Network

Northview High School student journalism staff offer their thoughts about the books being challenged in their district, and book challenges in general.

‘What is your dream?’ Students interview one another

Kentwood Erin Albanese

What do students say when they interview one another about their dreams? The darndest things. Check out these responses.

Increasing entertainment accessibility for the hard-of-hearing community

Student Voices School News Network

Northview High School senior Evan Arnold studies American Sign Language and is asking big questions about equal access for everyone...

What do you like best about school?

All Districts Erin Albanese

In this final installment of our student roundtable, the high school panelists share what they enjoy about school, and what makes them feel connected...

How safe do you feel in your school?

All Districts Charles Honey

Our student panelists talk about the toll school shootings take on their sense of safety, and what needs to be done to curb the plague of gun violence in schools...

How much of a problem is social media, and how do we fix it?

All Districts Charles Honey

Our student panelists say TikTok, Instagram and other social media are breeding insecurity and rewiring their brains in unhealthy ways...

What would you like adults to know about what your life is like?

All Districts Charles Honey

Our student panelists unload about the pressures of high school life, getting those good grades and living up to their families’ expectations...

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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.

Kent County Cup winner finds new career focus through esports

Student broadcaster pushes for positive coverage in advisory role

Retired teachers return as mentors

Friend, athlete, advocate uses abilities to help others

Marshmallows & math make for a sweet multiplication lesson

Senior makes artistic mark on snowplow

Initiative aims to double enrollment in career & technical education by 2030

Fourth-grade Choristers come together in song

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

Student broadcaster pushes for positive coverage in advisory role

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

Poet pens work celebrating school library’s achievement

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