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 ...
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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 …
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 …
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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.
Small-town togetherness reflected in new school
Jan 3, 2022 · A Source of Optimism. The new middle school was part of a $58.6-million bond passed in 2016. It opened in fall 2020, at a time when districts were not even sure students would be allowed in the building.While at the time, it seemed disappointing not to host an open house for the community and taxpayers who voted to fund it, the extra space was welcomed and made for easier social distancing ...
Orchestras celebrate 10-year milestone - School News Network
Mar 1, 2024 · Kyle Pitcher leads the Rockford High School orchestra through a rendition of ‘Jane & Josey’ for the upcoming 10th anniversary concert. Editor’s note: It’s been 10 years since the inception of Rockford Public Schools’ orchestra programs, and six years since School News Network covered the expansion of the program to the high school.SNN, which is also celebrating its first decade ...
Middle school LINKS program off to great start
Oct 13, 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.
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.
Kent ISD adds seven administrative roles - School News Network
Oct 13, 2023 · Kent ISD — Some familiar faces have taken on new roles at the Kent Intermediate School District for the 2023-2024 school year.. The Kent ISD school board approved seven administrative appointments at its June board meeting. The appointments, which are all part of the Kent ISD leadership team, will support the Kent ISD’s strategic plan, LEAD, said Kent ISD Superintendent Ron Koehler.