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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.
After five years, school building’s evolution now ‘a source of pride’
Dec 13, 2024 · From collapse to conception and construction: a look through Lee Middle and High School’s expansion and renovation projects. Godfrey-Lee — It’s been more than five years since part of Lee Middle and High School’s roof collapsed in June 2019.. Now, the district has officially wrapped up all planned projects to repair, renovate, expand and modernize the century-old building to serve ...
On podcast, teen shares about major loss, forgiveness & gratitude
Dec 11, 2024 · Grandville — “It’s OK to feel angry, and it’s OK to feel all the emotions you feel, but also I would try to let yourself forgive, more than anything. … I made my life so much harder being angry instead of trying to move past it and heal.” In this episode of “The Suburban” podcast, Grandville High School senior McCaylee shares with teacher Mike Cox what it …
Senior makes artistic mark on snowplow - School News Network
Dec 18, 2024 · 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.
Why do most schools start before Labor Day? Several reasons
Aug 29, 2024 · Multiple districts — A top of mind question for many at the start of the 2024-25 school year: If the state mandates schools to start after Labor Day, why are so many starting before then, and so early?. It is true that in 2005, the Michigan Legislature passed a law that mandated schools to start after Labor Day. Signed by then-Gov. Jennifer Granholm, the law, which went into effect in 2006 ...
No cell phones in class? It’s a good thing, student and principal say
Oct 21, 2024 · Editor’s note: “Study Hall” from School News Network highlights the students, teachers and others making education magic happen every day in classrooms across Kent County and beyond.We dive into the challenges and changes of K-12 education, opening a window into our public schools to provide a glimpse of …
High-schoolers share thoughts on school safety, engagement
Dec 20, 2024 · Tenth-graders Annet Lopez-Pinedo and La’Rae Murray talk to students about some of the pressures they face. Godwin Heights — To get students talking about issues that matter to them, like engagement, school safety, mental health and belonging, sophomores Annet Lopez-Pineo and La’Rae Murray created a video that features students at …
Lesson No. 1: how to be an informed voter - School News …
Oct 14, 2024 · Multiple districts — Important, daunting, exciting, polarizing, overwhelming: These are some of the ways Kent County students describe the upcoming presidential election, which is challenging them to re-evaluate how they seek out, absorb and assess information.. As the Nov. 5 election fast approaches, students of voting age and younger are doing their best to stay informed about an unusually ...
Bus garage total loss following fire - School News Network
Dec 19, 2024 · Wyoming — The district’s bus garage is a total loss following a Wednesday morning fire, but the superintendent is thankful that no one was seriously injured. “Things can be replaced, but people can not,” said Superintendent Craig Hoekstra. “I am very thankful that everyone is safe and doing well.”
Educator focuses on cultivating passions - School News Network
Oct 23, 2024 · Why I Teach is proudly sponsored by Lake Michigan Credit Union and brings you conversations with teachers about what they find meaningful in their day-to-day work, the joys and challenges of the profession and words of advice for aspiring teachers. In this series, teachers representing all levels of education share their thoughts on what it’s like to be a teacher today.