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Calvin College lays off 22 employees

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:16:56 GMT

Calvin College is cutting 22 faculty and staff positions in an effort to save money and meet next year's budget goals.

Report: MI day care emergency plans lag

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:07:22 GMT

A national study shows Michigan lags behind other states when it comes to emergency preparedness requirements at child care centers, but the state assures parents that children are safe.

GRPS OKs new teacher evaluation policy

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:33:38 GMT

The Grand Rapids Board of Education has approved a new way to evaluate teachers.

GRPS drills for severe weather

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:34:32 GMT

West Michigan schools are preparing as severe weather season starts.

Dozens of schools unite to 'Be Nice'

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:48:53 GMT

It is on a large scale but the message is simple: Be Nice.

School:Possible "inappropriate contact"

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:28:24 GMT

Officers are investigating what school officials are calling "an incident alleging inappropriate contact " at a Kalamazoo middle school.

Wyoming cops at every school every day

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:08:31 GMT

Wyoming police officers say they are committed to visiting every school in the city every day class is in session in an effort to make schools safer and foster a stronger relationship with the community.

Wyoming to ask for $53M bond again

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:54:28 GMT

Wyoming Public Schools will ask voters again in to approve a multi-million dollar bond, some of which would go toward improving safety.

School board member: Albion HS to close

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:43:21 GMT

The Albion Public Schools Board of Education voted Tuesday night to transform the school district, meaning it will now only offer kindergarten through eighth grade education.

More autism, less special education

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:30:33 GMT

The number of children getting special education services is going down in almost every West Michigan school district, despite the fact that the number of autism diagnoses is climbing.

Design & Construction Academy wins CWC

Fri, 10 May 2013 01:57:32 GMT

The Academy for Design & Construction at Grand Rapids Public Schools is this year's winner of the Connecting with Community Award.

Grandville, Kalamazoo bonds OK'd

Wed, 08 May 2013 02:09:41 GMT

Voters in two of three large school districts approved bonds in Tuesday's election.

26 GRPS admins' contracts not renewed

Tue, 07 May 2013 02:51:14 GMT

Grand Rapids Public Schools said Monday evening that in 60 days, 26 administrators' contracts will not be renewed.

Portage Schools OKs $606K for security

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:56:55 GMT

Portage Public Schools will spend more than a half million dollars to improve security at the entrances of 11 buildings.

Bonds put school security on the ballot

Wed, 01 May 2013 21:30:47 GMT

Two West Michigan school districts will ask voters to approve money to enhance school security Tuesday.

Charter planned for at-risk students

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:46:00 GMT

A new plan would convert a Grand Rapids Public Schools elementary building into a charter school specializing in high school dropouts and homeless students.

WMU puts dining hall plans on hold

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:44:31 GMT

Western Michigan University has put plans for a new dining hall on hold after students, faculty and others raised concerns about the potential environmental effects of the project.

Lawmakers split over education spending

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:53:09 GMT

Majority Republicans in the Michigan Legislature are split over spending plans for K-12 schools, public universities and community colleges.

WMU & American Airlines hiring program

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:23:28 GMT

Western Michigan University's College of Aviation is teaming up with an American Airlines affiliate on a pilot-hiring program designed to benefit the school and airline.

GRCC granted $75k for job training

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:53:59 GMT

A $75,000 grant to Grand Rapids Community College will give students support before and during job training courses.

WMU, Cooley Law discuss formal alliance

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:55:13 GMT

A 10-year alliance between Western Michigan University and the Thomas M. Cooley Law School may get stronger.

Ready Fours program granted $300K

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:32:07 GMT

A Kalamazoo County program has been granted hundreds of thousand of dollars in an effort to provide a good education even before kindergarten.

Schools hit hard by lice and norovirus

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 02:52:42 GMT

The weather is finally warming up, but the long winter has helped spread bugs, specifically lice and the norovirus, that are making a lot of people sick.

GRPS board approves teachers contract

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:23:11 GMT

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education has approved a contact with teachers.

GRPS approves ex-supt. settlement

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:46:46 GMT

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education has approved a settlement with former superintendent Dr. Bernard Taylor, who claims the district owes him hundreds of thousands of dollars.

GRPS teachers union approves contract

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:00:09 GMT

The Grand Rapids Public Schools teachers union voted Monday to approve a proposed contract with the district.