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Districts request more time to spend federal funds

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

Extending the deadline would allow more time for the job market to open up, and for districts to pump resources into educator pipeline development, said one superintendent...

Next stop, Worlds!

Multi Districts Allison Poosawtsee

Area schools advance to global competition of creativity and problem-solving...

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Making hydro-gels? Learning Math Magic? Touring a college? There are countless learning opportunities and career pathways in STEM, and fifth-graders from Bowen, Townline and Southwood Elementary schools experienced them in a hands-on way by working with experts at Davenport University...

Math Medic Foundation offering scholarships to seniors

Kentwood Erin Albanese

The nonprofit Math Medic Foundation, created by math teachers from Kentwood, recently received a $30,000 grant from the Steelcase Foundation to support Kent County high school seniors who are interested in math or math-related careers...

Half-day math day? Yes!

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Student-led learning came in the form of math games for Crestwood Middle School students...

Broadcasting Falcon news

Kentwood Erin Albanese

The crew created a PSA that is a finalist for a Michigan Association of Broadcasters Award...

Civic-minded scholars delve into study of the Constitution

Kentwood Erin Albanese

After earning the state title, the East Kentwood High School We the People Team is preparing for nationals in Washington, D.C.

Swimming laps & closing gaps

Kentwood Erin Albanese

The Aquatics Center is home to the Falcons’ middle and high school swimming, diving and water polo teams, and to a community swim team. And all fifth-graders attend a water-safety program...

Running connects with reading on middle school track

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Crestwood Middle students raced the 100-meter dash, just like the main character in the novel Ghost...

Connecting through circles

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Kentwood’s approach to restorative practices is about equity, inclusion...

Science of snowflakes includes math, artsy ornaments

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Pinewood Middle students considered how snowflakes form in the sky above, before experimenting with crystallization...

Catching students up from pandemic’s ‘unfinished learning’

Kent ISD Charles Honey

Nearly three years since the pandemic hit, teachers and administrators are pushing hard to catch students up...

The school where high expectations are universal

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Consistency, relationships, focused instruction help boost student achievement, educators say...

Books represent students in state’s most diverse district

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Educators in Kentwood Public Schools prioritize stocking library shelves with books featuring diverse characters and by diverse authors...

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Strategic plan to include student, community input

Kentwood Erin Albanese

The district will provide many opportunities to weigh in on this guide for the next few years...

District, literacy center helps parents learn English

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Learning English helps immigrant parents help their children in school...

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