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
New training helps Kent County providers better connect residents in need to resources
According to the Michigan Association of United Ways' 2024 ALICE Report, 1.6 million of Michigan's 4 million households struggle to pay for basic needs like housing, child care, food, transportation, and health care, despite being employed...
Road trip highlights schools as community hubs
Multiple districts — From hosting events that bring people together to helping families find housing and transportation, Kent School Services Network supports students in Godfrey-Lee Public Schools, said Jackee Thompson...
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...
Godfrey-Lee Public Schools
Godwin Heights Public Schools
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Kentwood Public Schools
