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Districts issue guidance, protocols in case of ICE visits  

All Districts Erin Albanese
Amid concerns about mass deportation and a change in federal policy that allows immigration officers to visit schools, administrators are communicating guidance and protocols.

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. 

District addresses needs of autism students with smaller classrooms

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Recognizing some of its students need a smaller learning environment, Kelloggsville opened two of its own autism spectrum disorder classrooms.

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. 

She can’t wait to hear what her students are excited about today

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Kelloggsville second-grader teacher Ashley McKeeby talks about the eagerness of second graders. 

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. 

Enjoying her senior — and only — year at this high school 

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Senior Ivy Baker says the best way to enjoy high school, whether there for one year or four, is to be involved.

Second-graders take on leadership roles as reading ambassadors

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
A new program has West Kelloggsville second-graders serving as reading mentors to other students.

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.

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. 

Teacher Academy students design their future classrooms

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
First-year Teacher Academy students designed classrooms with a focus on the developmental needs of their students.

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.

Opportunities abound at first in-house career fair

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Seeing an increased interest in job site tours, Kelloggsville hosted its first career fair at the high school.

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.
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