April: Academic Transitions Is your child starting kindergarten this fall? Or do you have a middle schooler preparing to enter high school? …
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Grand Rapids Public Schools’ commitment to equity and inclusion is stated in the district-wide mission: we …
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Online Learning Resources Post-pandemic, there are so many online learning resources available that choosing the right one can feel …
Graduating Elementary School
Easing the Shift From Elementary to Middle School The logistical, social, and academic changes that your student will face when going from …
M-STEP
M-STEP: A Parent’s Guide From ChalkBeat Detroit's Lori Higgins Parents, here are a few things you’ll need to know about this year’s …
You’ve Got a Friend in Me!
The Importance of Friends Our society tends to place an emphasis on romantic relationships. We think that just finding that right person …
Top Books of 2021
Best Children's Books of the Year By Karly Wood of Tiny Beans Everyone has spent more time reading the last year than …
The Mindful Brain
Mindfulness and the Brain Parents, have you seen the awesome Parent University courses we offer, in partnership with Grand Rapids' own …
COVID Thanksgiving
Planning Family Holidays in a Pandemic Pre-pandemic, Thanksgiving meant going to the homes of friends or family to spend the holiday …
Explore Books & Media
Broaching the Topic with Books As a parent, aim to bring up the topic of race as soon as possible, and set a goal to return to the …