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‘Let’s bring them in!’

Kent ISD Erin Albanese
Patrick DeVoest got a real taste of teaching in Lowell classrooms, thanks to Cherry Creek Principal Craig Veldman and teacher Peter Lang...

Not your typical conference

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
EdCampGR is designed to let educators share topics and ideas...

Pursuing the law to help those in tough places

Kent City Allison Poosawtsee
This Kent City student is planning a career in law enforcement to help women and children in need...

Inspired by grandfather, he inspired generations of students

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
After 40 years of teaching vocational ed, Larry Ridley retires from the profession that picked him...

Hoping to see the world through a camera lens

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
A natural talent has led Angel Vargas into a passion for photography with dreams of traveling the world...

Longtime area superintendent Mike Weiler remembered as trusting and caring leader

Kent City Ezra Craker
Influential educational leader leaves legacy of achievement and positive culture...

Play, laugh, learn

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
It was all about the fun and community resources at a recent early education event...

Positive energy as bright as spring sunshine

Forest Hills Carol Lautenbach
Three words from lead teacher Amy Goebels led Nancy Sullivan to bring her affinity for young children to life in Collins Elementary’s Great Start Readiness Program...

Kent ISD launches CareerPrep 2030 initiative

Career Exploration Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Leaders shared thoughts on how to connect students to potential careers, help grow the local business economy, and build a pipeline of local talent to help fill current and expected employment vacancies...

Kent Innovation High celebrates its last class

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The Class of 2023 marks the end of Kent Innovation High with 36 students...

Next up: space autographs

Grand Rapids Community College Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Kent ISD Launch U students place in Top 5 for NASA competition, and are rewarded with a very special honor...

Efficiency needed to get funds to schools, superintendents say

Thornapple Kellogg Allison Poosawtsee
One-time funding for mental health, school safety and learning loss mitigation are taking too long to reach districts, educators said. Districts must pass their budgets by July 1, but the state’s deadline is Oct. 1...

Growing the next generation of educators

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
By clearing a pathway to the field of education, the Teacher Academy has seen a growing interest among students...

Working — and studying — for a living

All Districts Carol Lautenbach
A recent national news story about exploitation of children in West Michigan workplaces prompts new legislation and emphasizes the importance of school-issued work permits in ensuring student safety and well-being...

Building — and biting into — a better box

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Cole Herring and Abby Tichelaar aimed for the stars with their edible package design...

Homeland Security cadet academy simulates real-life careers

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Criminal justice students develop investigative skills alongside Homeland Security agents...
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