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Kent ISD’s esports competition a ‘smash’ 

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Kelloggsville snagged the top title in the final round of a double elimination at the first-ever Kent County Cup esports competition.

‘You can do anything and everything’

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

Building trust critical to preventing school gun violence

Multi Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Twenty-five years after the horrific mass shooting at Columbine High School, Kent County school districts invest millions in protecting students and preventing gun violence.

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.

Future health care pros sample multiple career focuses

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The recent event was part of Kent ISD’s Career and Talent Development initiative focused on increasing career exploration, training and work-based learning opportunities for students throughout the region. 

Preparing for an emergency, educators undergo reunification training

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Reunification training gave educators an idea of the process to take in an emergency while focusing on a standardized practice.

Competition highlights how playing esports may lead to job opportunities 

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Kent ISD hosts its first esports event for students and families on April 27.

Eighth-grader spells his way to second Bee title

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Eighth-grader Joshua Diocares said he is looking forward to heading to the national competition in May.

Educators and business leaders team up to help build school-to-work pipeline

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Kent County educators and business leaders explore how to make students more aware of possible careers and connect them to job opportunities. 

Superintendent announces retirement; successor named

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Current Assistant Superintendent Ron Gorman is scheduled to begin as superintendent July 1.

Enrollment now open for Great Start Readiness Program

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Eligible families with children age 4 by Dec. 1 could qualify for free preschool.

Kent ISD STEAM educator event targets connection, collaboration

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The Kent ISD STEAM Network Connect partnered with Steelcase to give educators a real-world design thinking experience.

Tech Center students triumph at HOSA, head to state

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Students demonstrated their passion and understanding of the healthcare field in this annual competition. 

Education leaders weigh in on free preschool, community college proposals

Multi Districts Erin Albanese
The education budget process has begun with a proposed plan from the governor. Here’s what education leaders think of its key objectives, and what happens next.

Foundation providing reunification training to educators

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Kent ISD and Michigan State Police will partner to host the two-day training.

Teaching: Lowering barriers, encouraging passion

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
More than 260 applied to be part of the West Michigan Teacher Collaborative. All tuition, fees and supplies are provided for those accepted.
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