KSSN is making headlines!

June 25, 2024
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... 

June 21, 2024
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...

June 18, 2024
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...

January 17, 2024
Staff supports families with games, hygiene items

Kentwood — Explorer Elementary staff members collected more than 200 family games and hygiene items to donate to The Community Basket, a food pantry at 3178 68th St. SE...

January 4, 2024
Partnering with Westside Schools to Feed Families in Need

Raising kids can cost a lot of money. Buying clothes, getting food and paying for school can all add up fast and make it tough for families to meet all their needs...