Success Stories

November 11, 2008

Two Mosaica Schools Recognized by Michigan Department of Education for Academic Success

On October 10, 2008, the State of Michigan Department of Education recognized Grand Blanc Academy and Bingham Arts Academy for “achieving a unique degree of academic success”. A recent review of 2007-08 MEAP test data has shown that both schools achieved “over 60% academic proficiency with populations made up of more than 50% free/reduced lunch students”.

“We are honored to have been recognized by MDE. Our staff works very hard to help each individual student strive to reach their potential”, said Zel Seidenberg, Chief Administrative Officer, Grand Blanc Academy.

Grand Blanc Academy and Bingham’s success is largely due to its strong emphasis on student achievement. Each student receives a Personalized Student Achievement Plan (PSAP) to identify and set academic goals for the school year. Teachers and administrative staff also conduct regular needs assessments to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

The State of Michigan Department of Education was so impressed with Grand Blanc and Bingham’s extraordinary success; they expressed interest in replicating the academy’s education strategies in other public schools in the state.