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Two Rock Stars: High school students working at LINC this summer!
by (LINC UP)
Submitted 08-20-2011 under NONPROFITS
In a time where many feel our educational system is failing our kids, dropout rates are at an all-time high, and schools that have been a part of the community for years are closing, there are two students who dispel these concerns and are beacons...
Putting Education First - Nebiat Mengsteab's Journey to Graduation
by (GRPScommunications)
Submitted 08-18-2011 under NONPROFITS
“In order to do what I wanted to do, I had to do what I needed to do first.” Nebiat Mengsteab was the first person in her family born in the United States… just one year after her parents and three older brothers immigrated from...
GRPS Summer KinderCamp kicked off this week
by (GRPScommunications)
Submitted 08-17-2011 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids Public Schools, First Steps and the Great Start Collaborative of Kent County launched a new program on Monday, August 15 to ease the transition to kindergarten and prepare families for school success. KinderCamp is a free,...
Playing Both Ways - Danzell Maze's Journey to Graduation
by (GRPScommunications)
Submitted 08-16-2011 under NONPROFITS
“Take every opportunity that’s presented to you.” Danzell Maze is a quiet but powerful force. Talk to him, and he will modestly tell you that he’s planning to go to Ferris State University on a scholarship. Google him, and...
Registration Information for GRPS Adult Community Education Fall Program
by (GRPScommunications)
Submitted 08-16-2011 under NONPROFITS
FREE GED, High School Completion (HSC), Adult Basic Education (ABE) and ESL (English as a Second Language) Classes Registration will be held on Thursday, September 1 at 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and again on Tuesday, September 6 and Wednesday,...
Double Up now on fresh fruits and vegetables
by (GRPScommunications)
Submitted 08-15-2011 under NONPROFITS
Now you can get more fresh fruits and vegetables when you use your Bridge Card at farmers’ markets, thanks to a new program called Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB). The program matches Bridge Card (food stamps) purchases at the markets, dollar-for-...
Maintaining motivation: Wendy Gomez's journey to graduation
by (GRPScommunications)
Submitted 08-15-2011 under NONPROFITS
“Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t accomplish something.” Wendy Gomez is involved. As a student at Central High, she was active in Peer Listening, Ignite Mentoring, Upward Bound, National Honor Society, Student Council...
Involved parents vs regular school volunteer: What's the difference?
by (GRPScommunications)
Submitted 08-10-2011 under NONPROFITS
The Involved Parent Parental involvement is essential to a child’s success. Research proves that students whose parents are actively engaged in their education are more motivated, have higher attendance rates, participate more in class, are...
Kicking it up: Jack Kraushaar's journey to graduation
by (GRPScommunications)
Submitted 08-10-2011 under NONPROFITS
“Soccer is my whole life.” Jack Kraushaar is a standout in two things: soccer and math. A center defender on the Creston varsity soccer team, Jack was named to the All Conference team his senior year. He loves the game, along with track...
Proving them wrong: Eric Jones' journey to graduation
by (GRPScommunications)
Submitted 08-09-2011 under NONPROFITS
“When people don’t believe in you, you don’t believe in yourself.” Eric Jones was a just sophomore in high school when he made a big life decision one day. As a varsity soccer player, he had traveled to a rural school for a...