Kent ISD superintendent’s philosophy: ‘lead with kindness’
Ron Gorman wasn’t a great K-12 student himself but now loves his work as leader of Kent ISD’s 20 school districts and its own programs.
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Their mission: ‘to be a beacon of hope’ for students and families
Kent School Services Network is a nonprofit that helps students and families with health care, food and other necessities crucial to learning.
Grads contemplate life after high school: ‘We will be fine’
Three graduating seniors talk about their dreams, concerns and goals, from improving health equity and dental care to helping save the environment.
School resource officers vow to provide students ‘a safe place’
As school resource officers, sheriff’s deputies Jon LaSotta and Chad Wells say protecting students is their primary purpose.
WHS & WMU graduate’s mission: to be a voice for refugees
For Mehran Najafi, coming to the U.S. as a refugee from Afghanistan was “like winning a lottery ticket.” Now he wants to help other refugees win tickets too.
AI in the classroom: Can it enhance learning without replacing it?
The rapid advancement of AI in schools offers powerful learning tools along with potential problems, educators say.
How one teacher helps students beat national reading averages
Students in Michigan and nationwide are struggling with reading, but not in Amy Dyksterhouse’s Caledonia classroom.
Teen musicians find passion, community in the ABC Orchestra
The ABC Orchestra spreads holiday joy with its spirited blend of pop, rock and jazz, along with playing community gigs all school year.
Couple shares ‘a calling’ to make a difference for students in urban schools
Two Grand Rapids educators talk to SNN about why they’ve devoted their careers to helping students grow into their best selves and to giving back to the community.
Helping Ellie learn: ‘I want her to be a part of everything, just as she is’
A team approach enables a second-grader with Down syndrome to learn in a general-education classroom at Meadow Ridge Elementary.