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Grand Rapids Superintendent highlights good test scores, warns of state-wide drop next year

Lindsey Smith

In Grand Rapids, school administrators are marking the 6th straight year students have done better on the Michigan Educational Assessment Program. But…

Dr. Bernard Taylor Jr. has been with GRPS for five years.

Education

Grand Rapids Schools superintendent finalist for opening in New York

Lindsey Smith

Grand Rapids Public Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Bernard Taylor is one of two finalists for an opening at a school district in New York.Grand Rapids school…

Eric DeLong says teaming up to purchase office supplies could save both entities money, "We both use a whole lot of paper."

Grand Rapids city, schools, search for new ways to save money

Lindsey Smith

Grand Rapids city and school district officials have met regularly for more than a decade to come up with ways to share services and facilities to benefit…

Education

Grand Rapids Public Schools starting new pre-K prep program

Steve Carmody

The Grand Rapids Public Schools is teaming up with First Steps and Great Start Collaborative to launch what they are calling "Early Learning Communities".…

Board member Maureen Slade (middle) gestures at security guards at the meeting, "I don't think we have anything to fear from our public."

Education

Grand Rapids Public Schools discuss public comment policy

Lindsey Smith

Grand Rapids Public Schools is revising how it lets people comment at school board meetings. The district has a unique policy (see page 51-54). A Grand…