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Recent News About Grand Rapids Public Schools Board
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16.7 percent of black students in Grand Rapids Public Schools academically ready for EBRW in college (2017-2018)
16.7 percent of black students in Grand Rapids Public Schools were academically ready for evidence-based reading and writing (EBRW) in college in the 2017-2018 academic year, a worse result than the overall average for all students in the district.
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79.3 percent of white students in Grand Rapids Public Schools academically ready for EBRW in college (2017-2018)
79.3 percent of white students in Grand Rapids Public Schools were academically ready for evidence-based reading and writing (EBRW) in college in the 2017-2018 academic year, a better result than the overall average for all students in the district.
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36.3 percent of male students in Grand Rapids Public Schools academically ready for EBRW in college (2017-2018)
36.3 percent of male students in Grand Rapids Public Schools were academically ready for evidence-based reading and writing (EBRW) in college in the 2017-2018 academic year, a worse result than the overall average for all students in the district.
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10 percent of English language learners in Grand Rapids Public Schools academically ready for EBRW in college (2017-2018)
10 percent of English language learners in Grand Rapids Public Schools were academically ready for evidence-based reading and writing (EBRW) in college in the 2017-2018 academic year, a worse result than the overall average for all students in the district.
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45.4 percent of female students in Grand Rapids Public Schools academically ready for EBRW in college (2017-2018)
45.4 percent of female students in Grand Rapids Public Schools were academically ready for evidence-based reading and writing (EBRW) in college in the 2017-2018 academic year, a better result than the overall average for all students in the district.
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37.8 percent of Hispanic students in Grand Rapids Public Schools academically ready for EBRW in college (2017-2018)
37.8 percent of Hispanic students in Grand Rapids Public Schools were academically ready for evidence-based reading and writing (EBRW) in college in the 2017-2018 academic year, a worse result than the overall average for all students in the district.
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30.9 percent of economically disadvantaged students in Grand Rapids Public Schools academically ready for EBRW in college (2017-2018)
30.9 percent of economically disadvantaged students in Grand Rapids Public Schools were academically ready for evidence-based reading and writing (EBRW) in college in the 2017-2018 academic year, a worse result than the overall average for all students in the district.
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GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Kent County Health Department Update On Coronavirus (COVID-19) For Kent County Schools 3/11/2020
As partners in protecting the health and safety of our children and families, below you will find a brief situational update as well as current recommendations for school administrators and decision-makers based on guidance from the Kent County Health Department (KCHD).
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GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS: GRPS Grad Rates Increase for 8th Consecutive Year
The Michigan Department of Education recently released the graduation rates for the 2018-2019 school year
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GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS: For Hard-Working Student, Promise Zone Scholarship ‘Such A Big Relief’
Karla Lopez listened intently as a school official gave her the news: She was fully qualified for a Grand Rapids Promise scholarship, paying for her tuition, books and fees at Grand Rapids Community College next fall.
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GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Grand Rapids Board of Education Set To Vote On Next Superintendent
The Board will meet during a special work session on Monday, February 24, 2020, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Schools Rev. Lyman S. Parks, Jr. Administration Building (1331 Franklin Street SE), for a discussion of candidates and a possible vote on Superintendent.
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GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Read By Grade 3 Parent Meeting
The Read by Grade 3 Law, also known as Public Act 306, is now in effect.
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Public employees in Kent County earn $611,561,950 in salaries in 2018
25 employers in Kent County paid $611,561,950 combined for public employee salaries in 2018, ranking it fourth among Michigan counties.
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GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL: School Board To Interview Five Superintendent Candidates
The Board of Education has chosen five candidates to interview in its search for the next superintendent of Grand Rapids Public Schools.
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GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL: NAACP ACT-SO Kick-off Event!
The NAACP’s Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) is a yearlong achievement program designed to recruit, stimulate, and encourage high academic and cultural achievement among African-American high school students.
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GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL: GRPS Count Day
Attendance is important and counts every single day...But on Wednesday, February 12, it counts for a percentage of your school’s funding!
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GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS: All Eligible Students Who Live And Attend School In Grand Rapids Will Receive Free Tuition at GRCC Starting With Class of 2020 Grand Rapids
In an effort to ensure students in Grand Rapids have access to college, the Grand Rapids Promise Zone Authority brought together all 22 of the city high schools and Grand Rapids Community College in partnership to create the Grand Rapids Promise Zone Scholarship.
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GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS: All Eligible Students Who Live And Attend School In Grand Rapids Will Receive Free Tuition at GRCC Starting With Class of 2020 Grand Rapids
In an effort to ensure students in Grand Rapids have access to college, the Grand Rapids Promise Zone Authority brought together all 22 of the city high schools and Grand Rapids Community College in partnership to create the Grand Rapids Promise Zone Scholarship.
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GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Apply For Coolidge Scholarship!
Do you know an outstanding high school junior that is performing well academically and has extracurricular leadership experience?
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GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Softball Clinic for girls in Grades 3-12
The 9th Annual Grand Rapids Public Schools Softball Clinic will be held on Saturdays, January 18 & 25, 2020, from 8:45am-2:15pm