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First-year teacher wants students to know ‘You can have fun while learning’

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In this episode of Study Hall, first-year Kent City teacher Marla Anderson discusses why she chose teaching at a time new teachers are badly needed.

District wraps up bond work after five years of improvements

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark

After voters passed a $42.8 million bond in 2019, Superintendent Craig McCarthy reflects on how Thornapple Kellogg schools are reaping the benefits of bond projects five years later.

Why do most schools start before Labor Day? Several reasons

Multi Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Middle college programs are the main reason Kent ISD seeks a post-Labor Day waiver for all local school districts. But there are others.

Bus drivers role-play safety, security events

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

More than 170 attended a training focused on educating bus drivers on how to handle unexpected violence and threats.

Voters say ‘yes’ to library, early childhood millage requests

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Both the Kent District Library and the Ready by Five early childhood millage requests had huge support at the polls.

District invites people to test drive school bus

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark

Thornapple Kellogg’s “Test Drive a School Bus” brought in community members interested in meeting the district’s need for new bus drivers.

Unified Sports brings elementary kickers together

Byron Center Alexis Stark

LINKS students from Byron Center’s Marshall Elementary and Thornapple Kellogg’s Lee Elementary went head-to-head at the Special Olympics Unified Champions soccer game.

Competitor to coach, senior reflects on Odyssey of the Mind

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark

Senior Shelby Robinett recalls her time as an Odyssey of the Mind competitor and the lessons learned while a student coach.

Service day prompts students to ‘choose your legacy’

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark

Thornapple Kellogg High School students volunteered their efforts in the community while paying tribute to a teacher during this year’s service day.

Bond proposals approved to fund elementary renovation, facility upgrades

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

Voters said ‘yes’ across the board in Kent ISD school districts Tuesday.

Voters in multiple districts to decide school funding questions

Comstock Park Alexis Stark

On May 7, Comstock Park, Kenowa Hills, Lowell and Thornapple Kellogg district voters will decide proposals affecting their public schools.

Operating millage up for renewal in Thornapple Kellogg

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark

At the May 7 election, Thornapple Kellogg is asking voters to renew its non-homestead operating millage for the next ten years.

Career fair showcases many post-graduation paths

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark

Thornapple Kellogg High School students explored offerings from 50 local organizations, businesses, branches of the military, trade programs, colleges and universities at the annual career fair.

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.