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      <title>All Grand Rapids Public Schools Closed on March 19 Due to Boil Water Notice</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Grand Rapids Public Schools announced Monday that they will be closing all of their schools on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 due to the ongoing water issue in the City of Grand Rapids. 

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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Grand Rapids Public Schools announced Monday that they will be closing all of their schools on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 due to the ongoing water issue in the City of Grand Rapids. 

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      <description><![CDATA[Uber has a new feature for teens to use Uber. Will Michigan parents like this new feature or will this new feature flop and cause more problems than solutions? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/michigan-uber-kids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Uber has a new feature for teens to use Uber. Will Michigan parents like this new feature or will this new feature flop and cause more problems than solutions? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/michigan-uber-kids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Grand Rapids Public Schools announced a district-wide ban on backpacks until the end of the school year. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/grand-rapids-backpack-ban/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Grand Rapids Public Schools announced a district-wide ban on backpacks until the end of the school year. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/grand-rapids-backpack-ban/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[November will be another great month of concerts in West Michigan. It will be musical greats along with Christmas Holiday Favorites, and also hockey and basketball. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/great-concerts-and-events-coming-to-west-michigan-in-november/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>4 Back-To-School Traditions that Grand Rapids Should Adopt</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[It is back-to-school time in Grand Rapids. Here are some back-to-school traditions you can implement for your kids on the first day of school. <a href="https://wgrd.com/4-back-to-school-traditions-that-grand-rapids-should-adopt/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Did You Know Grand Rapids Has The Number One High School in Michigan?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Grand Rapids Public Schools City High Middle School. They have  been ranked the #1 high school in the state of Michigan by U.S. News & World Report. <a href="https://wgrd.com/did-you-know-we-have-the-number-one-high-school-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Congratulations to Grand Rapids Public Schools City High Middle School. They have  been ranked the #1 high school in the state of Michigan by U.S. News &amp; World Report. <a href="https://wgrd.com/did-you-know-we-have-the-number-one-high-school-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Good news for the kids - Masks will no longer be required in Grand Rapids Public Schools in the near future. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-public-schools-lift-mask-mandate-starting-next-week/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Good news for the kids - Masks will no longer be required in Grand Rapids Public Schools in the near future. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-public-schools-lift-mask-mandate-starting-next-week/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[The schools have signs placed on the doors that say "No Mask, No Entry". The district began its mask mandate on August 17, 2021.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/grps-covid-protocols/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Grand Rapids, Wyoming, & Muskegon Area students will have extra time off for 'Covid Wellness' days.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/days-off-for-covid-wellness-coming-grand-rapids-wyoming-muskegon-area-school-districts/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2021 18:08:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Grand Rapids Public Schools has announced that they will be requiring masks for students, faculty and staff. 

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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Grand Rapids Public Schools has announced that they will be requiring masks for students, faculty and staff. 

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      <description><![CDATA[Grand Rapids Public Schools are set to begin classes on August 24 and the district is updating families on its CoVid recommendations. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services released new guidance heading into the school year. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-public-schools-recommending-masks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Grand Rapids Public Schools are set to begin classes on August 24 and the district is updating families on its CoVid recommendations. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services released new guidance heading into the school year. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-public-schools-recommending-masks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:38:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Classes start at Grand Rapids Public Schools in 3 weeks and the district is looking to fill over 200 positions. The district will hold a job fair on Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at GRPS University at 1400 Fuller Avenue. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grps-looking-to-hire-200/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Classes start at Grand Rapids Public Schools in 3 weeks and the district is looking to fill over 200 positions. The district will hold a job fair on Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at GRPS University at 1400 Fuller Avenue. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grps-looking-to-hire-200/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:03:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan saw a 40% increase in teacher retirements last year due to the pandemic. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-public-schools-holding-job-fair-for-teachers-other-staff/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan saw a 40% increase in teacher retirements last year due to the pandemic. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-public-schools-holding-job-fair-for-teachers-other-staff/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2021 23:55:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This is to better accommodate those who feel more comfortable getting the shot in their own neighborhoods. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grps-offering-vaccine-clinics-for-students-and-parents/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is to better accommodate those who feel more comfortable getting the shot in their own neighborhoods. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grps-offering-vaccine-clinics-for-students-and-parents/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Verifying Your Alumni Information — Is This Legit?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2020 16:06:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[In the last couple of weeks, several of us have received emails, and postcards, asking us to "verify our alumni information". Many of us are skeptical of being asked for information like this -- so I decided to find out what it is all about... <a href="https://wgrd.com/verifying-your-alumni-information-is-this-legit/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the last couple of weeks, several of us have received emails, and postcards, asking us to &quot;verify our alumni information&quot;. Many of us are skeptical of being asked for information like this -- so I decided to find out what it is all about... <a href="https://wgrd.com/verifying-your-alumni-information-is-this-legit/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2020 17:32:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Staff members at Ken-O-Sha School on Van Auken Street SE in Grand Rapids, were greeted by a deer when the arrived at school on Thursday morning, September 24th. <a href="https://wgrd.com/deer-goes-to-school-in-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Staff members at Ken-O-Sha School on Van Auken Street SE in Grand Rapids, were greeted by a deer when the arrived at school on Thursday morning, September 24th. <a href="https://wgrd.com/deer-goes-to-school-in-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2020 03:11:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The meals are not limited to GRPS students. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grps-extends-meal-sites-for-students-through-june-30/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The meals are not limited to GRPS students. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grps-extends-meal-sites-for-students-through-june-30/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>GRPS Opening Four Meal Sites</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2020 19:35:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[GRPS is opening a total of six nutrition service “grab and go” meal sites. The sites will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 11:30am to 12:30pm. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grps-opening-7-meal-sites/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[GRPS is opening a total of six nutrition service &#x201C;grab and go&#x201D; meal sites. The sites will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 11:30am to 12:30pm. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grps-opening-7-meal-sites/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lee Stephens]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Is GRPS Starting Over With Superintendent Search?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2019 21:18:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[I'd say yes.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/is-grps-starting-over-with-superintendent-search/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I&apos;d say yes.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/is-grps-starting-over-with-superintendent-search/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>10 Things To Do this Weekend: February 15th-17th</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2019 12:35:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This weekend you have the opportunity to experience a Firkin Freezeout, meet a former astronaut, attend a Musicians Swap Meet, hear some great music, laugh with a few jokes, experience the World of Winter, see a hockey game, check out 5 acres of boats, and meet a Sinaloan snake! <a href="https://wgrd.com/10-things-to-do-this-weekend-february-15th-17th/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This weekend you have the opportunity to experience a Firkin Freezeout, meet a former astronaut, attend a Musicians Swap Meet, hear some great music, laugh with a few jokes, experience the World of Winter, see a hockey game, check out 5 acres of boats, and meet a Sinaloan snake! <a href="https://wgrd.com/10-things-to-do-this-weekend-february-15th-17th/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>GRPS Superintendent Teresa Weatherall Neal Announces Retirement</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 14:22:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[GRPS Superintendent Teresa Weatherall Neal Announces Retirement <a href="https://wgrd.com/grps-superintendent-teresa-weatherall-neal-announces-retirement/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[GRPS Superintendent Teresa Weatherall Neal Announces Retirement <a href="https://wgrd.com/grps-superintendent-teresa-weatherall-neal-announces-retirement/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Rent]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2018 19:03:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Instead of one big party, there's now a list of back to school socials happening in the next week or so.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/grps-cancels-big-back-to-school-party-announces-ice-cream-socials/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Instead of one big party, there&apos;s now a list of back to school socials happening in the next week or so.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/grps-cancels-big-back-to-school-party-announces-ice-cream-socials/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2018 10:01:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[West Michigan Whitecaps Community Foundation helping Grand Rapids elementary school students. <a href="https://wgrd.com/whitecaps-donating-5000-books-to-grand-rapids-elementary-schools/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[West Michigan Whitecaps Community Foundation helping Grand Rapids elementary school students. <a href="https://wgrd.com/whitecaps-donating-5000-books-to-grand-rapids-elementary-schools/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Rent]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Grand Rapids School District Will Participate in National School Walkout</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2018 22:24:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Walkout will mark one month since the high school shooting in Parkland, Florida. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-school-district-will-participate-in-national-school-walkout/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Walkout will mark one month since the high school shooting in Parkland, Florida. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-school-district-will-participate-in-national-school-walkout/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Grand Rapids Public Schools Is Holding A Job Fair With On-site Interviews</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2017 00:03:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Need a new job?  GRPS is having a job fair, Saturday March 25th  <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-public-schools-is-holding-a-job-fair-with-on-site-interviews/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Need a new job?  GRPS is having a job fair, Saturday March 25th  <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-public-schools-is-holding-a-job-fair-with-on-site-interviews/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>G.R. Students Will Be Able to Get a Head Start in College</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2017 16:20:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Starting this fall, some high school students will be able to take college courses.
The Grand Rapids Public School and Grand Rapids Community College teamed up to create an 'Early Middle College' program. This will allow students to take college classes that will earn them credit towards getting their Associates Degree... <a href="https://wgrd.com/g-r-students-will-be-able-to-get-a-head-start-in-college/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Starting this fall, some high school students will be able to take college courses.
The Grand Rapids Public School and Grand Rapids Community College teamed up to create an &apos;Early Middle College&apos; program. This will allow students to take college classes that will earn them credit towards getting their Associates Degree... <a href="https://wgrd.com/g-r-students-will-be-able-to-get-a-head-start-in-college/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>SmartArt Student Art Competition Winners Announced</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2016 09:15:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A Grand Rapids Public Schools senior’s painting depicting the evolution of electricity production in Michigan has earned her a $1,000 college scholarship and prominent display of her winning creation in downtown Grand Rapids as ArtPrize heads into its final week. <a href="https://wgrd.com/smartart-student-art-competition-winners-announced/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A Grand Rapids Public Schools senior&CloseCurlyQuote;s painting depicting the evolution of electricity production in Michigan has earned her a $1,000 college scholarship and prominent display of her winning creation in downtown Grand Rapids as ArtPrize heads into its final week. <a href="https://wgrd.com/smartart-student-art-competition-winners-announced/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Rent]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>City High Middle School Ranked #3 in the State by U.S. News &amp; World Report</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2016 09:10:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[More honors are coming Grand Rapids Public Schools way, this time from U.S. News and World Report.
In February, I reported that Grand Rapids Public Schools City High Middle School has been ranked the #1 high school in the state on Bridge Magazine’s list of “2015 High School Academic State Champs”.
Now, City High Middle school has been ranked the #3 high school in the state of Michigan by U.S. News <a href="https://wgrd.com/city-high-middle-school-ranked-3-in-the-state-by-u-s-news-world-report/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[More honors are coming Grand Rapids Public Schools way, this time from U.S. News and World Report.
In February, I reported that Grand Rapids Public Schools City High Middle School has been ranked the #1 high school in the state on Bridge Magazine’s list of “2015 High School Academic State Champs”.
Now, City High Middle school has been ranked the #3 high school in the state of Michigan by U.S. News <a href="https://wgrd.com/city-high-middle-school-ranked-3-in-the-state-by-u-s-news-world-report/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Rent]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Grand Rapids’ Zoo School Named Among Top 14 Most Innovative Schools in U.S.</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2016 15:58:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A Grand Rapids' educational program is getting national recognition.
Tech Insider has named Grand Rapids Public School's Zoo School at John Ball Zoo one of the 14 most innovative in the country, MLive Reports. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-zoo-school-named-among-top-14-most-innovative-schools-in-u-s/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A Grand Rapids&apos; educational program is getting national recognition.
Tech Insider has named Grand Rapids Public School&apos;s Zoo School at John Ball Zoo one of the 14 most innovative in the country, MLive Reports. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-zoo-school-named-among-top-14-most-innovative-schools-in-u-s/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The Ducks are Running at Ken-O-Sha Park Elementary</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2016 11:30:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[One kindergarten student said when asked what she thought about the ducks, "they are so cute and I so am excited for them to walk out because it will be like a parade." <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-ducks-are-running-at-ken-o-sha-park-elementary/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[One kindergarten student said when asked what she thought about the ducks, &quot;they are so cute and I so am excited for them to walk out because it will be like a parade.&quot; <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-ducks-are-running-at-ken-o-sha-park-elementary/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Rent]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>All of GRPS’ Heating and AC is Controlled by a 30-Year-Old Computer</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/reddit-shows-love-to-grps-commodore-pc-video/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2015 16:07:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Grand Rapids Public School system is getting national attention from Reddit today, after a user found video of June 2015 WOOD-TV report. <a href="https://wgrd.com/reddit-shows-love-to-grps-commodore-pc-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Grand Rapids Public School system is getting national attention from Reddit today, after a user found video of June 2015 WOOD-TV report. <a href="https://wgrd.com/reddit-shows-love-to-grps-commodore-pc-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Grand Rapids Public Schools offers Students Free Summer Meals</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2015 16:06:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The end of school is an exciting time for a lot of kids, but that summer break is when many families that have children who receive free breakfast and lunch during the school year struggle to put enough food on the table.
That's why Grand Rapids Public Schools have announced that they will offer free meals this summer. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-public-schools-offers-students-free-summer-meals/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The end of school is an exciting time for a lot of kids, but that summer break is when many families that have children who receive free breakfast and lunch during the school year struggle to put enough food on the table.
That&apos;s why Grand Rapids Public Schools have announced that they will offer free meals this summer. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-public-schools-offers-students-free-summer-meals/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Wendy Reed]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>WGRD Pond Hockey Classic 2015</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2015 13:48:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[97.9 GRD Rocks will host the fourth annual WGRD Pond Hockey Classic, presented by Labatt Blue and Dematic.
More than 40 teams will play on the frozen surface at Richmond Park in Grand Rapids starting Friday night (Jan. 23) and running through Sunday, Jan. 25. Division finals will be the afternoon of Jan. 25. <a href="https://wgrd.com/wgrd-pond-hockey-classic-2015-rocks-richmond-park-january-23-25-in-grand-rapids-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[97.9 GRD Rocks will host the fourth annual WGRD Pond Hockey Classic, presented by Labatt Blue and Dematic.
More than 40 teams will play on the frozen surface at Richmond Park in Grand Rapids starting Friday night (Jan. 23) and running through Sunday, Jan. 25. Division finals will be the afternoon of Jan. 25. <a href="https://wgrd.com/wgrd-pond-hockey-classic-2015-rocks-richmond-park-january-23-25-in-grand-rapids-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Rick Martinez/97.9 WGRD</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[apaasche]]></dc:creator>
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