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Ann Arbor firm donates $50,000 to educational foundation
A substantial gift from IMRA America to the AAPS Educational Foundation will support math and science programs in the Ann Arbor Public Schools for the 2010-11 year.
Month: August 2010
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Ann Arbor district seeks firm to help with superintendent search
A professional search firm is being sought to assist The Ann Arbor Board of Education in the selection of a new superintendent. Bids are due on Sept. 10. The RFP timeline calls for selecting a firm Sept. 29 and hiring a new superintendent to start next spring.
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Huron and Pioneer play in Big Day Prep Showdown Saturday
WITH VIDEO: Football teams from Pioneer and Huron high schools are scheduled to play this weekend in the Big Day Prep Showdown VI at Eastern Michigan University’s Rynearson Stadium. A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit the programs.
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Board continues superintendent search discussion Monday night
The Ann Arbor Board of Education will meet tonight at the Balas Administration Building to continue discussion regarding the process to replace Superintendent Todd Roberts. The meeting is at 6:30 p.m.
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Countywide cyber school pilot proposed for Stone this fall
WAY Washtenaw, a year-round cyber-school pilot program, will target students who have dropped out or have disengaged from traditional school. A pilot is proposed to begin this fall at Stone High School.
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Registration under way for fall GED and ESL classes
Registration for Ann Arbor Adult Education programs, including GED preparation for a high school diploma and English as a Second Language, is taking place in the weeks before school begins.
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Stone students STRIVE for college, Rotarians help with scholarships
WITH VIDEO: A 10-year-old partnership between the Downtown Ann Arbor Rotary and Stone High School helps graduating seniors start their college careers at WCC.
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Scarlett teacher earns Long Award, plans band clinic day for students
Deborah Katz has worked in and around music for 33 years. Now, the Scarlett Middle School band teacher has hit a high note by earning the first E. Daniel Long Fund for Excellence in Music Education award.
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Dan Long’s music legacy continues on a high note
Friends, colleagues and music parents from around the county have donated to the The E. Daniel Long Fund for Excellence in Music Education over the past eight years. Now, the fund has given out its first award, honoring the long-time music educator.
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AAPSEF campaign raises $327,000; teacher grant applications accepted
The AAPS Educational Foundation has raised the money through its recent “One Million Reasons” campaign. Officials have extended donations to the campaign through month’s end.