- Sponsorship -
HomeProfiles of Students, Staff, TeachersSNN 10th Anniversary

SNN 10th Anniversary

With unbridled enthusiasm, School News Network founder showed ‘our public schools work’  

All Districts Charles Honey
As she retires from Kent ISD, Allison Kaufman reflects on the founding of School News Network, the capstone of her long career.

Anonymous survey seeks info on stressors, health

SNN 10th Anniversary Charles Honey
To celebrate our 10th anniversary, your School News Network team is re-publishing some early stories from each school district. This story, originally published in March 2015, takes a look at “LoWellness,” a first-of-its-kind initiative to assess the healthcare and mental health needs of Lowell students and residents.

First-graders see, touch and talk numbers

SNN 10th Anniversary Erin Albanese
To celebrate our 10th anniversary, your School News Network team is re-publishing some early stories from each school district. This story, originally published in February 2014, looks at first-grade math exploration as districts make the switch from MEAP testing to the Common Core assessment.

Superintendent and teacher talk about a decade of challenges and rewards 

Kenowa Hills Charles Honey
In this episode of Study Hall, veteran Kenowa Hills Superintendent Jerry Hopkins and teacher Robyn Bradford talk about how education has changed over the past decade.

Administrator reflects on negatives, positives of the past decade

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Assistant Principal Tony Petkus said he sees more flexibility in schools, opening them up for more work-based learning and trade school options.

Parents learn English, form school connections

SNN 10th Anniversary Erin Albanese
To celebrate our 10th anniversary, your School News Network team is re-publishing some early stories from each school district. This story, originally published in November 2014, profiles the Parent Education Program helping Kelloggsville parents learn English and remove barriers to family involvement.

Love of programming is in the code

SNN 10th Anniversary School News Network
To celebrate our 10th anniversary, your School News Network team is re-publishing some early stories from each school district. This story, originally published in April 2015, examines the “joy of writing code” as experienced by members of Dutton Elementary’s after-school Code Club.

Dads demonstrate dedication to students and learning

Sparta School News Network
To celebrate our 10th anniversary, your School News Network team is re-publishing some early stories from each school district. This story, originally published in February 2015, talks to fathers who are discovering the ins and outs of public education thanks to the WATCH D.O.G.S. program.

Northview grad is a future forest mapper 

Northview Morgan Jarema
It’s been nearly six years since Calder Burton inspired what quickly became one of our most popular series, Meet The Future. We recently checked back in with Calder, at a park, because — you’ll read why.

Teacher’s latest book focuses on motivation in education

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley
Cedar Springs High School teacher Dave Stuart’s third educational book tackles the issue of motivation in the classroom.

Former principal returns to read, substitute teach at his old school

Kentwood Erin Albanese
Longtime educator Dan Takens reminisces about March is Reading Month activities from years ago.

A decade in, teaching is still all about relationships

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell
The world of education has changed significantly in the past decade; no one knows that better than the educators who have seen it firsthand, like middle-school teacher Courtney Gritter. 

Intramural program provides sports, social skills practice

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Third- through sixth-graders have a chance to learn how to play various sports while building friends and physical skills. 

Teaching young leaders: Freshmen leave class more confident, compassionate

SNN 10th Anniversary Erin Albanese
To celebrate our 10th anniversary, your School News Network team is re-publishing some early stories from each school district. This story, originally published in March 2014, looks at a teen leadership program designed to help Kentwood freshmen “take the steering wheel in their personal lives.

Orchestras celebrate 10-year milestone

Rockford Riley Kelley
It’s been a decade since Rockford first formed its string orchestra program, and the district is celebrating. 

Middle-schoolers join EGR’s Engage 1:1 program

SNN 10th Anniversary Erin Albanese
To celebrate our 10th anniversary, your School News Network team is re-publishing some early stories from each school district. This story, originally published in fall 2013, takes a look at the changes in instruction when East Grand Rapids first rolled out the 1:1 model of a laptop for each middle-school student.
12Page 1 of 2
- Sponsorship -
- Sponsorship -

GET OUR HEADLINES IN YOUR EMAIL

SUSTAINING SPONSORS

Dean Transportation SET SEG GRCC West Michigan Health Insurance Pool Kent District Library
Join these sponsors
- Sponsorship -

MEDIA PARTNERS

Maranda Where You Live WGVU

ABOUT US

School News Network reports on the 20 public school districts in Kent ISD, which enroll more than 102,000 students. Founded in 2013 as an initiative of Kent ISD, we are supported by local districts and community sponsors, and powered by an experienced team of reporters, editors and multimedia journalists. We specialize in covering classroom teaching and learning, analyzing the many issues facing students and highlighting the education magic that happens each day in our public schools.

Contact us: snn@kentisd.org

FOLLOW US

OUR SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Byron Center   Caledonia    Cedar Springs    Comstock Park    East Grand Rapids    Forest Hills    Godfrey-Lee    Godwin Heights    Grand Rapids    Grandville    Kelloggsville    Kenowa Hills    Kent City    Kent ISD    Kentwood    Lowell    Northview    Rockford   
Sparta    Thornapple Kellogg    Wyoming

© Kent ISD | 2930 Knapp NE | Grand Rapids MI 49525

Privacy Policy