This blog was begun to follow the progression of School Choice in the Grand Rapids area, particularly as it pertains to families as they try to get the best possible education for their children. As the situation continues to change, it is obvious that people must advocate for what they want. There is now a charter high school, (yeah!) but we can't stop striving to create better education options for our kids.

Sunday, April 29, 2007

A question answered from older post "comments"

To answer a question left in a comment from a few posts ago: This is the thing that started the whole mess in March. The KISD hired a lawyer to examine a "what-if" situation. For example, what-if there is no spot open at a given school, and because a kid was in charter or parochial school, he got in under Section 106. This might create a legal case that, in the eyes of this lawyer, would be difficult at best. They said they just want to ensure fair and equitable treatment for all students.

7th grade parents and those with younger students anticipating sending your child to another district HS,
As the resolution of this issue this year is that outgoing 8th graders will be allowed to go to E. Kentwood, there are no such agreements in place for next year, so, this is the time to act by gathering as much information as you can to support sending your child to the school that you see as being the right school for your child. DO YOUR HOMEWORK!!!

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