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WHS & WMU graduate’s mission: to be a voice for refugees

Podcasts Charles Honey

For Mehran Najafi, coming to the U.S. as a refugee from Afghanistan was “like winning a lottery ticket.” Now he wants to help other refugees win tickets too.

Large turnout for Kent County Cup

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Fifty-two students competed in the third Kent County Cup Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament.

Theater company, choirs to revisit the past & imagine the future

Wyoming Erin Albanese

To show off their renovated auditorium, Wyoming Public Schools thespians and choral singers are joining forces in a collaboration and walk down memory lane.

Wolf Pack Press cub reporters have school covered

Wyoming Erin Albanese

What do teachers do for hobbies? What are the principal’s secret talents? Sixth-grade reporters have the scoop.

New smartphone law a ‘win-win-win’ for students, teachers, families

All Districts Riley Kelley

The education community talks about the new law restricting smartphone use in Michigan schools.

Parent employees spark increase in volunteering

Wyoming Erin Albanese

With a crew of employees who are parents to turn to at West Elementary, other parents are signing up to get involved.

Ensuring smooth reunifications after emergency events

All Districts Beth Heinen Bell

Security officers have been practicing and adjusting procedures to create a standardized reunification process used for school districts across all of Kent County.

AI in the classroom: Can it enhance learning without replacing it?

Podcasts Charles Honey

The rapid advancement of AI in schools offers powerful learning tools along with potential problems, educators say.

Principal reveals his artistic side

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Steven Reynolds is principal at Wyoming Intermediate School, but he’s also an eclectic artist with a big imagination.

Preschool program open houses this week

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Free preschool is available to families throughout Kent ISD who have a child turning 4 before Dec. 1.

You’re invited: Take the 2026 SNN audience survey

All Districts Erin Albanese

Your input has helped improve School News Network throughout our first 12 years. Now you can impact our future.

K-12 leaders advocate for weighted school funding formula

All Districts Erin Albanese

After seeing success in other states, local school leaders are advocating for a funding formula that better serves students who have a variety of needs.

‘People supported me, and now I can support others’

Wyoming Erin Albanese

After building a foundation in Wyoming, Afghan refugee Zabihullah Najafi graduates college with a mission to support immigrants.

New model provides ‘common language’ for emergency response in schools

All Districts Riley Kelley

The 'I Love U Guys' Foundation's model for school emergencies is being embraced by districts in Kent County and beyond.

Governor announces statewide art, writing contests for K-12 students

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The deadline is Feb. 15 for students interested in submitting an entry.

She shares the joy of teaching, language & smiling ‘for real’

Wyoming Erin Albanese

English-language teacher Laura Bierens Bale says of her students: ‘They are part of us. They belong here.’

‘Lean on your team’ says new middle-school leader

A passion & a career could come into alignment

Teaching the next generation an important trade

‘My goal for you is just to get better’

Creating art ‘in a way that works for them’

Basketball-inspired math board game is a slam dunk

First taste of theater begins with tea, treats & tiaras

Field trip to IT company a real-world experience

Creating art ‘in a way that works for them’

Braille & beyond: Students learn about navigating an unseen world

ASD classroom now serving your morning pick-me-up

New smartphone law a ‘win-win-win’ for students, teachers, families

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