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 …
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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.
High-school paper keeps the free press alive
Dec 4, 2024 · A pivotal and particularly rewarding piece of the process is giving students an environment in which to try, and even to fail, if necessary. “We try to get it right as much as possible, but I feel like it is a safer place to learn from mistakes,” Mitchell said.
Threats to schools: real or hoaxes? - School News Network
Nov 22, 2024 · Multiple districts — When Northview Public Schools learned in October of an alleged threat against Crossroads Middle School while school was in session, district leaders immediately began assessing the risk with the help of law enforcement.. A swift investigation deemed the threat not credible and the day went on as usual. But the situation followed a troubling trend of increased threats ...
What do you like best about school? - School News Network
May 3, 2023 · 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.
U.S. Rep. Scholten weighs in on national issues affecting local …
Oct 2, 2024 · All districts — On Monday, approximately 25 superintendents from the Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon area intermediate school districts gathered at Kent ISD to meet with U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten, the Democratic congresswoman representing Michigan’s third district. In a wide-ranging conversation, the group covered topics including early childhood support, student mental health, training for ...
Whole Brain Teaching is elementary - School News Network
Nov 27, 2024 · Alexis Stark is a reporter covering Byron Center, Caledonia, Godfrey-Lee, Kenowa Hills and Thornapple Kellogg. She grew up in metro Detroit and her journalism journey brought her west to Grand Rapids via Michigan State University where she covered features and campus news for The State News.
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Mar 22, 2023 · 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.
‘Ner-cited’ to be back in person - School News Network
Oct 12, 2020 · The Challenges of Virtual Learning. Through state and district funds including a grant from the West Michigan Leadership Academy and money from TEAM 21, Godwin was able to provide all of its students with Chromebooks for virtual learning.The district also made hotspots available, partnered with two local churches to provide free WiFi and notified families of free WiFi at Kent District Library ...
Learning life skills ‘where life happens’ - schoolnewsnetwork.org
Nov 22, 2024 · Sparta — Students with moderate cognitive impairments at Sparta High School are learning just how capable they are of rising to real-world tasks and challenges.. An instructional method called community-based instruction, in use at Sparta, bridges the gap between classroom learning and practical application, taking students out into their communities to build skills and boost self-reliance.