Grand Rapids education news

Local Veteran Inspires Creativity in Children with Wimee the Robot

News Summary A local veteran in Grand Rapids has launched Wimee the Robot, a puppet character designed to inspire children's…

1 month ago

Grand Rapids Public Schools Board Approves $259.8 Million Budget

News Summary The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board has passed a $259.8 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year in…

1 month ago

Dr. Steven J. Triezenberg Appointed Interim President of GRCC

News Summary Dr. Steven J. Triezenberg has been appointed as the Interim President of Grand Rapids Community College, stepping in…

2 months ago

Job Corps Facilities in Michigan Suspend Operations

News Summary Three Job Corps facilities in Michigan, located in Grand Rapids, Flint, and Detroit, have announced a pause in…

2 months ago

Grand Rapids Opens Applications for Neighborhood Match Fund

News Summary Grand Rapids is inviting project proposals for its Neighborhood Match Fund, aimed at strengthening community connections through resident-led…

2 months ago

Rising Student Homelessness Crisis in Michigan

News Summary Michigan faces a significant increase in student homelessness, with the number of affected students reaching 35,495 for the…

2 months ago

Local Schools Fight Summer Learning Loss with Reading Initiatives

News Summary As the school year ends, Grand Rapids schools and libraries launch summer reading programs to combat summer learning…

2 months ago

Growing Enrollment at Grand Rapids Community College

News Summary In a notable trend, over half of the high school graduates from Grand Rapids Public Schools in 2024…

2 months ago

Ottawa Hills High School Celebrates Graduation Day

News Summary Ottawa Hills High School held a joyful graduation ceremony for its Class of 2025 with around 75 seniors…

2 months ago

GRPL Offers Free Art Workshops for Community Members

News Summary The Grand Rapids Public Library will host two free art workshops in June for teens and adults. The…

2 months ago