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Partnership expands CTE programs to local districts

Byron Center Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
To meet its goal of 10,000 students in career and technical education classes by 2030, Kent ISD partnered with local districts to bring these programs to students in their own high schools.

Safety bills address gun storage information, emergency response terminology

All Districts Erin Albanese
School officials say they are pleased and grateful for safety bills recently passed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer that address information on safe gun storage and emergency response terminology. 

Podcast: Schools hearing concerns from families over federal deportation plans

All Districts Charles Honey
Brianna Vasquez de Pereira, a Kent School Services Network coordinator in Kentwood, discusses the questions and fears of immigrant families about President Trump’s deportation plans. 

This parapro went back to school to be a teacher at 40

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Susie Dennis had never thought of becoming a teacher until her principal asked if she would be interested.

Community-school worker: Immigrant students, families apprehensive about Trump deportation plans 

All Districts Charles Honey
Brianna Vasquez de Pereira, a Kent School Services Network coordinator in Kentwood, discusses the questions and fears of immigrant families about President Trump’s deportation plans. 

Stoney Creek’s cafeteria undergoes renovation

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Stoney Creek school officials say they have seen a positive impact with students from the school’s new renovated cafeteria. More projects are planned throughout the district.

What’s in store for federal education dollars?

All Districts Erin Albanese
A campaign promise of the president-elect is to end the U.S. Department of Education. Area education leaders say it’s unlikely, but they are anticipating changes.

Marshmallows & math make for a sweet multiplication lesson

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Pine Island third-graders add a new tool to help them solve multiplication problems.

Elementary students step up to impact their community

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Pine Island students showed they can make a difference by collecting more than 800 food items in a drive organized by young leaders.

Initiative aims to double enrollment in career & technical education by 2030

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
An ambitious county-wide initiative aims to increase the number of students taking classes that teach them career skills and prepare them for the workforce. 

Touched by tragedies, social worker educates families on safe gun storage

All Districts School News Network
Social worker Eunice Benavidez, who’s lost family members to gun violence, talks about a safe gun storage initiative she leads at Kelloggsville Public Schools. 

State of the Student tackles four big topics 

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Area students were center stage at the annual “Listen. Learn. Lead.” event to share their thoughts about mental health, school safety, engagement and belonging.

High-schoolers talk mental health with education leaders, legislators

Multi Districts Erin Albanese
What can schools do to support student mental health and make connections? Students shared their thoughts on how and why it’s so important to them.

Symphony visit all about sharing the music

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Elementary students explore instruments and music with help from a few Grand Rapids Symphony members.

Houses for sale — ghosts, monsters & adjectives included

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Third-graders developed their persuasive writing skills by “selling” a haunted house. 

Four years after pandemic, chronic absenteeism still a problem

Comstock Park Riley Kelley
Four years after the pandemic, students continue to miss more school than they should.
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