Earlier this fall, through a generous donation by Michigan s Jackson National Life Company , Lt. Governor Posthumus distributed 200 used computers to ten Michigan elementary schools for the purpose of increasing access to technology for students who may not otherwise have had such an opportunity. Through an application process, schools in Ann Arbor, Covert, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Grand Marias, Highland Park, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Saginaw, Ypsilanti were each awarded 20 computers to help expand the role of technology in their classrooms. Voyageur Academy was one of the schools selected based on its technology needs and ability to put the computers to work. Voyageur chose to place two computers in each classroom for student use.
Computers are also very important to the way kids learn.
That s why I am so pleased to have been able to join with Jackson National Life in bringing these computers to the classrooms. Hopefully, students for years to come will be able to use these computers to help prepare for their futures. Voyageur Academy was chartered by Ferris State University in 1998 and today serves a diverse student population of more than 300 students in kindergarten through 7th grade in the heart of Detroit. All of our faculty, staff, parents, and students are truly grateful. If you want to email the Governor click Governor on the navbar, then click Contact the Governor in the Governor sidebar and fill out the form.