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 …

Nov 11, 2024 · Woodwyk’s idea was all his own, however, inspired by veterans’ stories he heard at the 2023 Armed Forces Thanksgiving Luncheon.During his senior year, he raised $11,658 to build the memorial inside the high school, in collaboration with the PSTO and CHS history teacher Heather Tornes.. The newly installed touchscreen memorial houses a database of photographs and information about Fighting ...

Dec 13, 2024 · Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of stories about CareerPrep 2030, a Kent ISD initiative to expand offerings and boost student enrollment in career and technical education over the next five years. BYLINE: Joanne Bailey-Boorsma All districts — It started with the question of how Kent ISD could bring the best of career and technical education to all students.

Nov 22, 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.

Dec 9, 2024 · Multiple districts — In Ariana Fredericks’ classroom design for 4-year-olds, there are three distinct spaces: a teaching and meeting area, a play center and an open area. “What I learned through my research is that at this age level, students learn through interactive play,” said the Lowell High senior, who is considering becoming a preschool/kindergarten teacher.

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.”

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.

Nov 15, 2024 · Cedar Springs — Connections are being made at Cedar Springs High School, thanks to a program that aims to ensure no student goes unseen, unheard or unknown.. As part of the Every Student Known initiative, developed and implemented by high school counselor Danielle Paoni in 2022, each student’s name is printed on a paper chart.

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.

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 ...