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5 Effective Ways to Improve Student Engagement and Behavior
Every teacher has faced it—the moment when a student’s behavior disrupts the flow of the class. But what if we viewed these behaviors not as problems but as opportunities for growth? Student behavior often reflects their skills in communication, emotional regulation, or academics. The key to supporting these behaviors lies not in punishment but in…
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Congratulations Kent ISD Partner Schools on MTSS Recognition of Excellence
While all of the districts in Kent ISD are engaged in this extremely difficult work, some are getting state-level recognition for this work. This fall MDE’s MiMTSS (Michigan’s Multi-Tiered System of Support) Technical Assistance Center sent out recognition to many districts throughout the state acknowledging their demonstrated improved outcomes for students through the implementation of…
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Join us on the Trauma Informed Schools Journey!
Trauma and Trauma Informed Schools are becoming more widely understood and addressed in schools across the country, as research and awareness about the prevalence and impact continue to grow. Kent ISD is offering five Trauma Informed Schools Professional Development opportunities during the 2019-2020 school year to support educators, staff, and administrators on the journey of…
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Can Improving Mental Health, Improve Achievement?
“Kids who suffer from mental health disorders…inevitably miss out on opportunities for learning and building relationships.” -David Anderson, expert on schools and mental health at the Child Mind Institute There are more than 50 million public school students in the United States, and as many as 1 in 5 show signs of a mental health…
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Resiliency isn’t just for students
Written by Patricia Ward, Mindful Schools Everyone can agree that stress levels in schools are at an all-time high, not just for students but for teachers and staff as well. A promising practice that is being used in schools all over the world and right here in the Grand Rapids area is Mindfulness. Mindfulness is…