In northwest Michigan, educators, mental health professionals, and food service directors are teaming up to support the children they serve by connecting the dots between good nutrition and good mental health.
The Phyllis Fratzke Early Childhood Learning Laboratory allows future teachers to interact with highly qualified mentors while observing and participating in the delivery of effective curriculum for young children.
Cynthia Martinez was looking for a way to give back to her hometown. She found that outlet by creating a documentary about Upward Bound’s virtual summer session. The program is designed to enable low-income, first-generation students to thrive and prepare for college.
The Grand Rapids Community College board has voted unanimously to freeze tuition and all universal fees for the 2021-22 academic year. Officials say the freeze reflects GRCC’s focus on keeping a college education affordable and accessible.
Grand Rapids Community College is focusing on safety as it plans to offer more on-campus classes this fall, though online and hybrid formats will continue to be offered. The college also plans to maintain through the fall its programs that offer loaner laptops, Wi-Fi hotspots, and other equipment.
Grand Rapids Community College graduation last year was a virtual celebration due to the pandemic. This year, GRCC is planning four in-person commencements over two days, limiting guests to ensure the safety of graduates and their families.
A growing number of university students are saving money as Grand Rapids Community College guest students. Credits earned at GRCC during the summer are easily transferred to students’ “home” colleges and universities throughout the state.
Staff at both Holland library branches will curate take-and-make boxes for everyone who registers. Separate events are scheduled for various age groups — early literacy, kids, tweens, teens, and adults — and the boxes include reading-related goodies, as well as a surprise book for each participant.
The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, Tri-Cities Career/College Access Network, and Help Me Grow — Ottawa understand that quality early education leads to later student success. That’s why they’re working together to ensure every child in the Tri-Cities area has access to a first-rate preschool experience.
Navigating college can be a challenge for first-generation college students. A tuition-free opportunity will help those who choose Grand Valley State University.
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