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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.

Teacher shortage remains a major challenge in Kent County, beyond

Kent ISD Riley Kelley

Teachers are in short supply, but new educators like Jackie Domeier are determined to pursue their dream careers.

Kent ISD adds seven administrative roles

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Current staff and a contracted employee have joined the Kent ISD leadership team.

‘R-E-T-I-R-E-D’ is how MaryNell Baldwin spells her future

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

For her work in leading the area’s spelling bee, Kent ISD presented a dictionary in MaryNell Baldwin’s honor that will be used in future events.

Full STEAM ahead at the zoo

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Students and families got hands-on experiences at John Ball Zoo’s first STEAM Day.

Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon ISDs join forces to recruit and retain teachers

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

A new Kent ISD initiative is designed to help build the educator pipeline by providing prospective teachers the tools to enter and remain in the profession.

Leaders in achievement pass the torch

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Laura Preuss brings her passion for helping adults to Kent ISD’s Adult Education program.

Preschool enrollment gets a boost at Great Start Readiness

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

A boost in the state school budget creates more openings for preschoolers in the D Great Start Readiness Program.

Building parent confidence

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

An early childhood conference connects families to resources and each other.

Going global to help address local

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The Fulbright exchange provides opportunities for elementary and secondary educators to share practices and bring global skills and perspectives to their schools.

Districts bring in emergency coordinator

Multi Districts Riley Kelley

School districts in Region I have come together to hire an emergency response and safety coordinator to cover each district.

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