Nobody Cuts Special Ed Further, Faster than EGR
In its first five years, the Shubel administration cut K-12 special ed 45% to the lowest level of any public K-12 district in the state, from 9.78% to 5.38% of students. The graphic at the left is an accurate depiction of what’s happened. It’s no wonder the District earned Focus School designations.
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Tests Show 1 in 3 EGR Students Failing Math
One in three East Grand Rapids Schools students aren’t proficient in math. These aren’t special ed results; these reflect the entire district. It’s time to stop talking about a “tradition of excellence.” It’s time to start delivering it.
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98% College-Bound. Only 43% College-Ready.
While parents’ influence and income mean 98% of EGR kids are college-bound, ACT scores show only 43% of EGR kids are college-ready. EGR’s college-readiness hasn’t improved over what it was five years ago. Yet, Forest Hills moved 16 points in a single year.
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EGR: Lowest Middle School Special Ed in State.
Neglect earns Focus School Designations.
EGRPS’ neglect of lower performing students recently earned it “Focus School” designations for both the Middle School and Lakeside Elementary. Administration responds with hubris.
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How You Can Help
If the data and information on this site concerns you, you can do something about—in as little as five minutes. Please get involved. Please take 5 minutes to make a difference in the lives of our kids and the future of our district. Read this post for several ways you can get involved today.
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Want the Big Picture?
View this InfoGraphic.
Want the big picture? Here it is. An InfoGraphic showing the dramatic, systematic erosion of special education at East Grand Rapids Public Schools, including proposed cuts for next year. Click “Read More” to learn more and see the larger, full-detail InfoGraphic.
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EGR Special Education Secret to Minimizing Learning Disabled Kids
In 2011, the district had the lowest number of identified LD kids of any K-12 public school in MI. This year it’s even lower. EGRPS says they follow the law. But did you know the law says the district gets to write its own rules as to who qualifies? Check out their “secret” to minimizing LD kids.
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Huge Special Education Disparity Between EGRPS and Other KISD Public Schools
Is special ed that different in other nearby school districts? EGR parents of special needs kids already know there’s a significant difference. But here are some hard data that shows just how different EGR is when it comes to identifying special ed kids. Take a look.
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