District breaks ground on new fifth- and sixth-grade building
WEBJun 2, 2021 · Byron Center — Come fall of 2023, about 700 fifth- and sixth graders will have a new Nickels Intermediate School building. The district recently broke ground to begin construction on the two-story building, which will feature lots of open space, break-out rooms, a courtyard and other learning areas.
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WEBMiddle, high school awarded grants to expand multicultural book collection. Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark. Lee Middle and High School’s library has been awarded two $5,000 grants to expand its collection of books written in Spanish and stories that center on Hispanic and Latino characters and cultures.
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WEBApr 14, 2021 · Kent ISD — After several months serving as interim superintendent, the Kent ISD School Board has removed the word interim from Ron Koehler’s title, naming him the new superintendent, with all the responsibilities that entails. Just before spring break, the board announced that due to the lack of applicants, it had suspended its search for a new superintendent and named Koehler to the position.
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WEBGovernment officials observe pioneering AP classes in action. Northview Morgan Jarema. The U.S. Department of Defense’s International Education Division visited a West Michigan high school this week. The DOD plans to implement the class for military families and civilian employees who work and live on bases worldwide.
GRPS graduation rate tops state average for first time
WEBFeb 28, 2024 · Grand Rapids — Grand Rapids Public Schools’ 2023 graduation rates were the district’s highest in recent history, and also topped the state average for the first time ever.. In a recent statement, GRPS announced that its graduation rate for the 2022-23 school year rocketed past 82%, and Superintendent Leadriane Roby elaborated on the data during a Feb. 26 press conference.
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WEBAug 28, 2018 · Charles Honey is editor-in-chief of SNN, and covers series and issues stories for all districts. As a reporter for The Grand Rapids Press/mLive from 1985 to 2009, his beats included Grand Rapids Public Schools, local colleges and education issues. Honey served as editor of The Press’ award-winning Religion section for 15 years and its ...
Student Describes Experiences, Obstacles of Living in Poverty
WEBOct 31, 2014 · 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.
Understanding what the fuss is all about: A primer on the M-STEP
WEBSep 7, 2018 · 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.
New elementary school gets nature-inspired name
WEBJun 16, 2023 · Rockford — Edgerton Trails will be the name of the district’s new elementary building, set to open in August 2024 in the northwest corner of the district. The Board of Education approved the new name at its June 12 board meeting after the district’s administration narrowed potential names from 250 options solicited from the public and elementary school students.
Districts are feeding more students due to universal free meals
WEBJul 31, 2024 · Multiple districts — A year into the state’s universal free meals program, local food-service directors are seeing big increases in the number of students eating school breakfast and lunch.. As a result, districts are renovating school kitchens, adding staff members, zeroing in on production efficiencies and getting creative with menus.