Education
Emerging Leaders Summit to End Gun Violence
On March 14th, community members gathered in the Girl Scout Building for the Community Presentation of the Emerging Leaders Summit to End Gun Violence. One of the goals of this presentation was for youth to share their perspectives, which are…
Meeting Brief: March 5, 2025 Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education
The Board celebrates students from North Glad Montessori, Woodward School, and Millwood Magnet School, highlighting their growth and accomplishments. Milwood Magnet School Principal, Mitch Hawkins celebrates Dawn Taylor's recognition as Teacher of the Year. The board also discussed impressive improvements…
Meeting Brief: February 20, 2025 Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education
The Board recognized the achievements of students from El Sol Elementary, Washington Writers' Academy, and Kalamazoo Central. The meeting included detailed presentations by Dr. Wilson and Ms. Hannah highlighting outstanding students in academics and sports. Mr. Straka introduced Maggie Spybrook,…
Jeter’s Leaders Alumn Gives Back
Kendra Parkman graduated from Turn 2’s Jeter’s Leaders program in 2018 and now has returned as the Kalamazoo Jeter’s Leaders Program Coordinator, where she empowers young leaders to drive meaningful change. As a Jeter’s Leader, Kendra embraced transformative opportunities that…
Meeting Brief: January 9, 2025 Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education
The KPS Board of Education elected new officers, including the re-election of TiAnna Harrison as board president. The meeting featured recognition of student achievements from Edison Academy and discussed various community engagement initiatives. Concerns about data security and immigrant student…
Kalamazoo Public Schools – November 21, 2024 Superintendent’s Report
Heading into the holidays Kalamazoo Public Schools Superintendent Slade updates the board of education on Weapon Detectors, planning for weather changes, and chronic absence improvements. Here is the full report.
Julie Rogers Presents to Kalamazoo Public Schools with Proposed School Aid Supplemental
State Representative Julie Rogers stepped up to offer support of Kalamazoo Public Schools presenting a School Aid Supplemental that restores funding to the School Safety and Mental Health fund, a proposed $1.38 million dollars pending Governor Whitmers approval.
