Charter Schools
GVSU in photos, March 2022: Celebratory moments, community-based research and Zumberge Pond reflections
See the images that caught our eye in the last month.
Apr 4, 2022
Charter Schools Office screening documentary on teacher retention
The documentary features a GVSU expert and examines teachers' reasons for leaving the profession and the incentives that could motivate their return to the classroom.
Mar 2, 2022
Scholarships announced for graduates of GVSU's charter high schools
The scholarships announced by the Charter Schools Office will provide at least $1,000 annually for graduates of GVSU-authorized public charter high schools to attend Grand Valley.
Feb 3, 2022
GVSU-authorized charter schools rank among best in Michigan, Detroit
Rankings by U.S. News and World Report list charter schools authorized by Grand Valley among the best elementary and middle schools in Michigan and Detroit.
Nov 17, 2021
Grand Valley boosts financial aid, designates more than $2 million to support students affected by pandemic
Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees approved a $5.4 million increase in financial aid, an 8 percent increase over last year.
Jun 25, 2021
Detroit school students learn about the future of college success at 8th grade ceremony
Students at Detroit Achievement Academy learned they will have guaranteed admission to Grand Valley when they graduate from high school.
Jun 3, 2021
Michigan Charter School Teacher, Administrator of the Year both from GVSU-authorized schools
Jordan Dischinger-Smedes, from Grand River Preparatory High School in Grand Rapids, was named teacher of the year, and Kimberly Llorens, principal at University Preparatory Academy Elementary ý Mark Murray in Detroit, was named administrator of the year.
May 18, 2021
Faculty and staff sketches
Notes include the passing of a retired faculty member and accolades for a student-run program.
May 14, 2021
Faculty and staff sketches
Leaders from GVSU and the Cracow University of Economics met to renew the exchange agreement between the institutions.
Mar 25, 2021
K-12 Connect serves more than 1,800 K-12 students with virtual tutoring
meeting. K-12 Connect, part of President Philomena V. Mantella's Networks of Support, began in March 2020 in response to learning loss during the pandemic. In less than a year, more than 1,800 K-12 students already received more than 7,500 hours of virtual tutoring.
Feb 26, 2021
