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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.

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

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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