Education
Grands On The Move!
Retired recently? Working part-time? Not working at all, just taking time for self? That sounds reasonable… then why would two women way past 75, both retired, take on the role of doing the virtual online teaching of six of their great-grands, nieces and nephews?
Welcome Back to School
It is back to school time! We are excited to have your student(s) back with us for a great year of learning and growing as we navigate through this unprecedented time. The COVID 19 pandemic has certainly altered many aspects of our lives and the health and safety of our students and staff are the most important factors in our decision making. As we prepare for the start of school on August 25, I want to ensure you have all the information you need so you and your student(s) are ready. The following is a list of important information regarding back to school: * 100% Virtual Learning for First 9 Weeks: We will start school virtually until the end of the first marking period on October 21. During this time, we will be assessing the COVID situation to determine if we continue virtual learning or transition to potential in-person or hybrid learning. * One-to-One Technology: To further strengthen and support our virtual learning, we are loaning one-to-one devices for all enrolled students. We will also provide internet access support based on need. Students must be enrolled before scheduling a time to pick up the devices. If you have not already enrolled your student(s), go to enroll.grps.org
UPREP High School Graduate Arieal Jackson
Arieal Jackson is Uprep High Schools top 10 Black graduating 2020 seniors class. She is hopeful towards her future and continues to keep a positive attitude in the mist of a pandemic that has altered very much what she envisioned her senior year to be. In this interview with the GR Times, she talks about her choice of college, field of study and future endeavors.
GRPS Board Selects Minnesota District Administrator As Next Superintendent
The Grand Rapids Board of Education voted February 25, 2020 to hire Leadriane Roby as its next superintendent to lead the district into the future.
With $1.5 Million Grant GRCCT Can Expand Its YouthBuild Program
Grand Rapids — The U.S. Department of Labor recently awarded $1.5 million to The Grand Rapids Center For Community Transformation (GRCCT) to extend its Youth- Build Program.
Local Attorney Faces Formal Complaint With The Attorney Grievance Commission And The Local GR Bar Association
Kevin Dengel has maintained his innocence since his arrest while working for the Grand Rapids Public Schools. He has stated several times, that Paul Mitchell, his November 2013 Trial Attorney, failed him by not submitting exculpatory evidence. Dengel was convicted in November 2013.