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Why the AI Summit Feels Like Recess for Educators
What if professional development felt less like a meeting and more like recess? The Kent ISD AI Summit 2026 is where educators come together to explore artificial intelligence in education, share ideas, and build momentum. Discover why educators across Michigan are calling this the PD experience they didn’t know they needed.
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One Common Resource for All Your Needs
The past few weeks my inbox has been flooded with every resource, webinar, and online service to help with the current school closures. Delete, delete, delete….my brain cannot handle all of the emails on top of trying to navigate my new normal for both my home and work life. I think we can all agree…
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Top Ten Posts of 2019
As we begin a new year it is a great time to reflect on what we shared last year and catch up on what you may have missed. We shared topics on literacy, diversity, mental health, personalized learning, leadership, and so much more! Here are the ten most visited blog posts of 2019: Dr. Kilpatrick…
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Top Educational Gift Ideas (Updated for 2018)
It is the gift giving season! What gifts can you give a child to ignite learning? I have found with my children that the right toys inspire learning. So together, with other Kent ISD consultants and parents, I have populated a list of educational gifts that we have seen engage our children and students. I…
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Retain Talented Educators in Your District
We know what great teaching looks like- dedication, continuous improvement, care for their students’ needs, etc. But, do we know what great teachers look like? Does your school and district consciously recognize great teachers, as a means of honoring them, for the great work they do? Does the public know who those great teachers are?…
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Top Educational Gift Ideas
It is the gift giving season! What gifts can you give a child to ignite learning? I have found with my children that the right toys inspire learning. So together, with other Kent ISD consultants and parents, I have populated a list of educational gifts that we have seen engage our children and students. I…
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Local Peer to Peer Group Goes Out to the Ballgame…
Dear mom, I have so much fun at the Whitecaps. I sang the 7 inning stretch song. I watched the game. I saw a new part called The bubble drawl. It’s where the bubbles charge after each other. I can’t wait to talk about the Whitecaps. I love you. Your son, G.S. On May 18th,…
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Parents, Community Members Gather to “Take the Test”
Kent ISD staff recently hosted a group of people interested in learning more about the M-Step and SAT tests. Maranda from WOTV joined them and filmed an entire show about this important topic, called “Taking the Test: Sampling New Standardized Tests”. CLICK HERE to watch. Every year, thousands of students across Michigan take standardized tests…
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A Student’s Perspective on NovaNow
There is still time to register for NovaNOW! This unique conference will be held on Friday, February 5 and Saturday, February 6. Check out this this student’s perspective on NovaNow…
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How to Achieve Fully Personalized Learning
Personalized learning is currently one of the biggest buzzwords in education, but it is somewhat vague and certainly a massive topic. Before reading further, take a moment to define personalized learning (maybe even write it down). Your answer likely had something to do with student choice, individual pacing, flexible structures, and technology. All of these…