Grand Rapids Public Schols
Blandford expansion grows Nature's Learning Lab for students
by (Charguitar)
Submitted 04-21-2017 under NEWS
Generations of students have trekked the wooded trails of Blandford Nature Center, explored its mucky frog pond and plant-rich meadows, and learned about the ways of owls and turtles in its educational programs. For many, it has been a wondrous...
Community partners announce Plaza Roosevelt development plans
by (habitatkent)
Submitted 11-21-2016 under NONPROFITS
At a news conference Monday, November 21, eight partners announced an agreement to begin site planning work on the proposed Plaza Roosevelt development - a unique mix of education, healthcare, affordable housing and more. Plaza Roosevelt is proposed...
In Session: GRPS
by (Ken Tamke)
Submitted 09-06-2010 under OPINION
“And it seems nobody is interested in learning, but the teacher.”-The Temptations, 1970 Dr. Bernard Taylor, Jr., superintendent of Grand Rapids Public Schools, and his administration continue to search for programs that will make...