Charter Schools

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


GVSU-sponsored event focuses on STEM topics and activities

A free public event focused on STEM topics and activities for kids and adults of all ages will be hosted by several Grand Valley State University departments on September 16.

Sep 14, 2017


Student entrepreneurs pitch ideas for urban development in Detroit

Urban renewal and redevelopment will be the focus of an entrepreneurial competition for about 60 Detroit-area high school students, including students from a mix of Grand Valley-authorized charters and other schools.

Jul 28, 2017


High school students experience university life at GVSU summer enrichment camp

Nearly 100 high school juniors and seniors are wrapping up five days of intensive college preparation Thursday as Grand Valley State University's Summer Enrichment camp comes to a close.

Jul 19, 2017


Workshops teach high school students valuable career skills

Several dozen Grand Rapids and Detroit-area charter high school students will spend a day getting a crash course in work skills at two professional development workshops on May 23 and 25.

May 17, 2017


New scholarship created for GVSU students who teach in Detroit

A new scholarship is available to Grand Valley State University students who choose to fulfill their student teaching requirement in a Detroit GVSU-authorized charter school. The scholarship is being offered through the university's Charter Schools Office and College of Education.

Feb 28, 2017