Joanne Bailey-Boorsma is a journalist for School News Network, focusing on local news in Kent County, Michigan. With a passion for education and community, Joanne covers stories that highlight the achievements, challenges, and unique experiences of students, educators, and families in the area.
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Joanne Bailey-Boorsma's coverage focuses on local community-based stories with an emphasis on education, family, and relationships. She frequently includes expert commentary and announcements in her articles.
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Area students were center stage at the annual “Listen. Learn. Lead.” event to share their thoughts about mental health, school safety, engagement and belonging.
By: Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Special education teacher Jessie Rogers helps student Cole Nogar work the cash register
Sixth-grader Jacoby Sucaldito shares his reflections on The Butterfly Project
A chance conservation led school counselor Cindi Reynolds to invite former Knapp Forest Elementary staff to return as mentors.
By: Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Kent ISD Workforce Development Director Ryan Graham, left, looks over East Grand Rapids senior Ayantu Knapp’s classroom design
By: Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
An ambitious county-wide initiative aims to increase the number of students taking classes that teach them career skills and prepare them for the workforce.
By: Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Senior Kinzi Tilton, left, talks to a student about the Cabinets of Curiosity project
Third-grader Snahalota Sharma, left, with classmate Kiera York, helped create posters for the school food drive
By: Kent Isd, Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Tenth-graders Annet Lopez-Pinedo and La’Rae Murray talk to students about some of the pressures they face
By: Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Third-grader Sofia Chinchilla demonstrates how she created a math array using marshmallows
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