Kent School Services Network implements the community school model in schools across Kent County,
transforming them into community schools!
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Our work
We use the Coalition for Community School's Community School Standards as a framework for what we do. The standards are designed to engage and support the community schools movement as an evidence-based strategy to promote equity and educational excellence for each and every child, while strengthening families and community.
The Latest News
Let’s meet up: twice-weekly gatherings build connections
Kenowa Hills — Families in the Alpine Meadows neighborhood walked right over to the community room for Meet Up & Eat Up, hosted by Kent School Services Network on Tuesdays and Thursdays this summer...
Students learn today — and also lead today
All districts — Back in 2007, I wrote an article for The Alan Review about youth leadership qualities, making the point that phrases like “Today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders” is misleading. After all, today’s youth are leading today, in many varied and meaningful ways...
Longtime leader in education leaves legacy as communicator
Kent ISD — During the Kent ISD Student Leadership Community’s year-end celebration, Kent ISD Superintendent Ron Koehler was doing what he does best: watching and listening in the background...
Hands-on gardening nurtures health education and active lifestyles for kids
Grady's Garden, a local food and nutrition, edutainment, and technology company, is working to provide children in Grand Rapids with practical access to locally grown herbs, fruits, and vegetables...
Godfrey-Lee Public Schools
Godwin Heights Public Schools
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Kentwood Public Schools
