Charter Schools
Charter Schools Office helps parents educate at home
With more than half of U.S. states suspending K-12 education for varying periods of time, millions of parents are looking for resources to help bridge the education gap between coronavirus-related stoppages and the time when schools resume.
Mar 16, 2020
President Mantella, students share vision of future student experience
Grand Valley President Philomena V. Mantella, along with six Grand Valley students, discussed financial literacy and college affordability at the February 7 Board of Trustees meeting held at the L. William Seidman Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
Feb 7, 2020
Charter Schools Office hosting College Prep Week on campus
Grand Valley's Charter Schools Office is hosting College Prep Week, an annual program that brings students from GVSU-authorized charter schools to the Allendale Campus for a week to experience life as a college student.
Jul 18, 2019
Michigan Charter School Teacher, Administrator of the Year both from GVSU-authorized schools
Both the Michigan Charter School Teacher of the Year and the Michigan Charter School Administrator of the Year come from charter schools authorized by Grand Valley State University.
May 15, 2019
New report lists GV-authorized charter as best in state
A Grand Valley-authorized charter school is the best in the state, according to a new report from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Jan 24, 2019
Grand Valley-authorized charter school named National Blue Ribbon School
Achieve Charter Academy, a Grand Valley-authorized charter school in Canton, has been awarded a prestigious 2018 National Blue Ribbon School award by the U.S. Department of Education.
Oct 4, 2018
Charter students get hands-on experience during ArtPrize Education Days
Nearly 2,000 K-12 students from dozens of Grand Valley-authorized charter schools got to experience ArtPrize firsthand, thanks to the ArtPrize Education Days program hosted by Grand Valley's Charter Schools Office and the Department of Visual and Media Arts.
Oct 3, 2018
GVSU Charter School Office to provide free professional education programs for all teachers, school leaders
Starting in September, Grand Valley State University will offer free workshops and seminars to any public or private school teachers and personnel in Michigan, opening the possibility of savings on professional development for schools across the state. These learning opportunities will be provided through the university's Charter Schools Office.
Aug 9, 2018
Students get prepped for college at GVSU camp
150 high school students from schools across Michigan are kicking off a series of week-long camps at Grand Valley State University that will help prepare them for life and education after high school.
Jul 9, 2018
STEAM-focused GVSU charter school breaks ground
The Flint Cultural Center Academy, a Grand Valley-authorized charter school that will focus on science, technology, engineering, arts and math, is under construction after a groundbreaking ceremony took place June 26.
Jul 6, 2018
