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Kevin Philipps joins Kent ISD as new financial chief, likes education’s collaborative approach

Kent ISD James Harger
After spending the last 13 years as an administrator at East Grand Rapids Schools, Kevin Philipps is the new Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services at Kent ISD...

Kent ISD chief looks ahead after high-profile firing

Kent ISD James Harger
Kent ISD looking to restructure following dismissal of assistant superintendent...

Michigan’s New ‘Read by Grade 3’ Law: A Guide for Parents

All Districts Sunil Joy, research data analyst for Kent ISD
Parents helping their younger children transition into the regular routine of daily school attendance will find a new focus on reading as their schools and their teachers prepare students for Michigan’s new law requiring demonstrated reading competency to move from the third to fourth grade...

Army of youth march to ‘fight for the world we will be living in’

Grand Rapids Phil de Haan
Students from across Kent County put their science learning to work by taking part in the worldwide marches calling for action on climate change...

Kent ISD researcher appointed to panel on A-F school grading scale

Kent ISD James Harger
Sunil Joy, a data researcher for Kent ISD, is one of five education experts appointed to a peer review panel that will review the state’s new A-F grading scale for public schools...

Kent ISD focused on improving outcomes for center-based special education students

Empowering Abilities James Harger
Now that Kent ISD has completed its takeover of nine center-based special education programs, Director Paul Dymowski says it’s time to focus on improving outcomes for the nearly 1,400 students enrolled in the programs...

Virtual summer session growing at MySchool@Kent

Kent ISD Cris Greer
MySchool@Kent summer session saw a record 403 students taking online courses...

Summertime means first time working for area students

Kent ISD Cris Greer
A Summer Employment Program gives students crucial experience in the workplace...

‘Nobody more deserving’ than Maranda for Education Advocacy Award

Kent ISD Erin Albanese
WOTV4Women host Maranda, known for her annual Park Parties, infectious energy and approachable interviewing style, is the recipient of the Kent Intermediate Association of School Boards Education Advocacy Award for her contributions to children...

Shiny new equipment awaits students in welding program

Kent ISD Cris Greer
The Tech Center’s new $1.5 million welding lab quickly fills all 100 spots for fall classes; finishing touches being placed on equipment and setup...

State legislators get schooled on effect of Michigan’s education cuts

All Districts James Harger
School superintendents from Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties gave their state legislators an earful about how state funding cuts have impacted students during a meeting on Monday, June 24...

What’s not to love? Bubbles, water, music, art and the Gardens

Kent ISD Dianne Carroll Burdick
Hundreds of children and their families enjoyed a summer evening at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in May. This Laugh and Learn event takes place annually for families participating in Kent ISD’s Early Childhood programs...

Two programs become one, to help infants and toddlers

Empowering Abilities James Harger
The Ken-O-Sha Home Community program will fit hand-in-glove with Kent ISD’s Early On program when Grand Rapids Public Schools transfers its special education center programs to Kent ISD this summer, leaders say. Both programs serve children with impairments from birth to 3 years old...

Student wins second straight grand prize in Congressional Art Competition

Multi Districts Cris Greer
Northview senior Nick Ensing captures second straight grand prize in ArtFest 2019, the Congressional Art Competition for Michigan’s 3rd district...

Student teacher cohort focuses on building network of support

Kent ISD Erin Albanese
The goal of the Leaders of Tomorrow program is to address Michigan’s teacher shortage by keeping new educators in Kent County and offering ongoing support so they stay in the profession...

Workshop offers students with special needs a day of fun and learning

Kent ISD James Harger
Nearly 300 students from Kent, Ionia and Montcalm counties gathered at the Building Healthy Relationships conference sponsored by a grant aimed at promoting positive behavior among at-risk youth...
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