Study Hall from School News Network
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Study Hall from School News Network
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New superintendents’ bottom line: ‘We’re here for the students’
The beginning of a new school year brings excitement and stress for district superintendents, and none more so than for two stepping into that role for the first time. John Philo and Cherie Horner, newly hired heads of the Grandville and Kenowa...
Kent ISD superintendent’s philosophy: ‘lead with kindness’
In his 30 years in public education, Dr. Ron Gorman has served as a teacher, principal, K-12 administrator and now as superintendent of Kent ISD. In this episode of “Study Hall,” Dr. Gorman talks about his evolution from an indifferent student ...
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Grads contemplate life after high school: ‘We will be fine’
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