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What do you like best about school? - School News Network
May 3, 2023. In this final installment of our student roundtable, the high school panelists share what they enjoy about school, and what makes them feel connected. Editor’s note: While School News Network prioritizes student voice in our articles, we know there is so much more to tell. We believe to truly tell the stories that need to be told ...
District breaks ground on new fifth- and sixth-grade building
Jun 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.
Understanding what the fuss is all about: A primer on the M-STEP
Sep 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 math program a hit with elementary students, teachers
Nov 5, 2021 · Karen Gentry covers Comstock Park. She moved to the Grand Rapids area in the mid-1980s and has been a resident of Comstock Park since 2002. She understands the complexity, rewards and challenges of the teaching profession as she has five years of experience as a high school teacher at River Valley High School in Three Oaks, Mich. and St. Stephen High School in Saginaw.
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 ...
New school name reflects building’s history
Jan 17, 2024 · Clophus said the district decided on the name because of the strong roots and rich history of the building. Set to open in fall 2024, Heritage Elementary will be housed in the former Nickels Intermediate School, 8638 Byron Center Avenue SW. “Now that this building has a name, we can’t wait to share the history of this building, now …
Ron Koehler named Kent ISD superintendent - School News Network
Apr 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.
GRPS graduation rate tops state average for first time
Feb 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 …
Ground broken on Cal Community Center - School News Network
Nov 12, 2021 · After more than 180 submissions were narrowed to five on which the community voted, Caledonia Community Schools broke ground Oct. 27 with the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids on the new Cal Community Center. The center is funded by the May 2020 passage of the district’s $88.09 million bond proposal for the construction of a new elementary school ...