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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.

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.

She can’t wait to hear what her students are excited about today

For these two student leaders, it’s all about promoting cultural awareness

Enjoying her senior — and only — year at this high school

‘I have 25 to 30 human beings with thoughts and dreams and feelings’

Tech Center students construct pole barn

Second- & third-graders learn how things work by doing

Marshmallows & math make for a sweet multiplication lesson

Senior makes artistic mark on snowplow

Podcast: ‘Serious fun’ leads to serious success

What’s in store for federal education dollars?

Student journalists look at what’s next for tech in West Michigan

Eating disorders topic of Jan. 29 community event

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