
Study Hall from School News Network
Join our rotating cast of journalists, school leaders, teachers and students to explore what's happening in school districts across Kent County, Michigan and beyond. We dive into the issues, challenges and changes related to public education today, and highlight the fabulous teachers and brilliant, creative students who make our schools such exciting places to learn.
Podcasting since 2024 • 13 episodes
Study Hall from School News Network
Latest Episodes
Young brains, big potential: From birth onward, special-ed services can make a lifetime of difference
Q: How early do special-education workers in Kent County begin helping children with special needs? A: From the time they’re born. As part two of our discussion about the
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Episode 13
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14:45

What would closing U.S. Dept. of Education mean for special education in Kent County?
President Trump’s March 20 executive order calling for closure of the U.S. Department of Education ...
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Episode 12
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36:08

A career in auto repair? For some students, it starts in high school
We’ve all been there: the car won’t start and we don’t know why. That’s where auto mechanics save the day, and that’s what students are learning in Ron Denning’s automotive maintenance and repair class at Grandville High School. Gra...
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Episode 11
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32:35

Community-school worker: immigrant students and families apprehensive about Trump deportation plans
Brianna Vasquez de Pereira, a Kent School Services Network coordinator in Kentwood, discusses the questions and fears of immigrant families about President Trump’s deportation plans. (Note: This podcast was recorded prior to Presid...
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Episode 10
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28:22

Touched by gun violence tragedies, social worker educates families to safely store their guns
As parents and educators grapple with the ongoing problem of gun violence in schools, ensuring safe storage of guns at home has become a prime focus of averting tragic shootings by young people. Eunice Benavidez, a social worker for Kelloggsvil...
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Episode 9
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