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Pair of Tech Center satellite program open houses this month

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Aviation electronics and maintenance is Feb.14, and biomedical research and technology is Feb. 15.

Applications now available for criminal justice program

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Sophomores and juniors interested in the Kent Career Tech Center program are invited to apply through March 6.

Kent Career Tech Center hosts open house in February

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

This is an opportunity for potential students and families to check out programs offered by the Tech Center.

Finding focus and a fresh start through auto mechanics

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

A fresh start gives a Comstock Park junior a new perspective about school and his future.

All hands on deck for this holiday celebration

Kent ISD Brett Atwood

Lincoln Developmental Center transforms into a winter wonderland when students and staff members deck the halls.

Former Forest Hills superintendent selected as new director of area education advocacy

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Dan Behm assumes his new role in January as executive director of Education Advocates of West Michigan.

Credit to Minecraft? Student plans future in engineering

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley

Cedar Springs High School senior Joslyn Zavala is working toward a career as a civil engineer. Kent Career Tech Center, she said, helped her figure that out.

Tech Center introduces virtual anatomy table

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Health science students have the opportunity to get an up-close look at the human body and its systems.

KSSN puts out wish list

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Backpacks and personal care items are just some items on the list as are snow pants and board games.

Kent ISD names director of strategic planning

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Ron Houtman, a 21-year Kent ISD veteran, assumed a new role on November 1

County residents overwhelmingly approve KDL millage renewal

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The new lower millage rate will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024. It is projected to generate $26.6 million in its first year.

New partnership brings health care career course to students

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Wyoming High Schools students are learning about health care careers through a new class offered in partnership with Kent ISD.

Schools see success in statewide push for phonics-based approach to reading

The Road to Reading Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

After one year of using LETRS, Grand Rapids’ Sibley Elementary School saw its reading scores go up.

Educators, legislators talk teacher pay, diversity, more

Multi Districts Riley Kelley

Sen. Winnie Brinks and State Rep. Carol Glanville spoke to educators about the teacher shortage during a recent visit to Grandville.

Preschool programs preparing for ‘more staff, more classrooms, more building space’

Kent ISD Erin Albanese

Universal preschool would provide a way for all students to benefit from early education and also create a need for more teachers and classrooms.

Teacher shortage: ‘glimmer of hope’ on horizon?

Kent ISD Riley Kelley

From reexamining pay scales to embracing grants, alternative pathways to teacher certification and other supports, area school districts are doing what they can to right the ship.

She helps students develop language, read, write & grow

Not just a volunteer, but ‘a piece of the library’

He is demonstrating how important English is in business

New ‘fami-LEE’ leader fueled by coffee and community

Simulated crime ties science, critical thinking & data analysis

Opportunities abound at first in-house career fair

Partnership with Black-founded nonprofit brings dedicated learning space

Levitating cars? Anything’s possible in STEM Academy

Learning life skills ‘where life happens’

State of the Student tackles four big topics

High-schoolers talk mental health with education leaders, legislators

Student news crew interviews state superintendent

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