Schools

Whitmer said economic headwinds and federal cuts to Medicaid, food assistance, and other programs made balancing the budget more challenging.

Newaygo County’s Fremont Public School district is banning two religious groups from operating on campus after a complaint was filed by a parent

If approved, the district would collect approximately $6.7 million over the next ten years

Charles Honey from School News Network speaks with Kent ISD Superintendent Ron Gorman

School lobbyists say a late state budget puts them in a tougher position in making hiring and program decisions for the coming fiscal year

The State Budget Office said Hall is inducting other issues into what should be straightforward discussions

Host Charles Honey speaks with three graduating seniors

The Grand Rapids Public School district is planning to sell 10 buildings they no longer use or need. They have potential buyers for two of them, Stocking and Alexander Elementaries

In February, governor Gretchen Whitmer signed laws mandating school districts limit student use of cellphones during class time

When a gymnasium fills up with nearly 200 middle school girls from many area districts, the energy in the room is electric. Maranda of WOOD TV brought together this group for her annual Beautiful U, an event aimed at inspiring and empowering girls and encouraging them to dream big. Future marine biologists, entertainers, police officers and veterinarians from Comstock Park Middle school shared their aspirations while their school PBIS coordinator and Kent ISD’s Workforce Development Consultant Krista Harmon pointed out some potential connections for exploring their careers of choice