Kent School Services Network

Kent School Services Network implements the community school model in schools across Kent County,
transforming them into community schools!

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our mission is to use the Community school strategy to center Student and family voice, identify solutions, and advocate for systems change, resulting in student success and well-being.

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

KSSN Employee Campaign for United Way!

We will be reviving our employee campaign for Heart of West Michigan United Way this fall!

From October 14 to November 11, 2024, KSSN employees will have the opportunity to donate to United Way. This is 100% optional for staff, but incentives will be offered for those who are able to make a contribution. There is no minimum or maximum contribution amount set, and you may choose to designate your donation back to KSSN, to another cause of your choice, or to designate to United Way's community fund. If you have any questions, contact Shay.

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...

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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...

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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...

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