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WSG Gallery exhibits Community High School artists
These fine young artists from Community High School exhibited their work at the WSG Gallery in Ann Arbor in conjunction with the recent Youth Art Month celebration.
Month: April 2012
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Before technology upgrades, old schools need renovations
Burns Park Elementary looks like an idyllic old fashioned school from the early 20th century. The brick building boasts huge paned windows, crown moldings and alcoves. Surrounding oak trees only add to the charm. But this pretty little picture turns nightmarish for a technology expert who wants to update the school to 21st century technology.
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Spanish students use web, tech resources to work on speaking skills
In an eighth grade Spanish class at Tappan Middle School earlier this month, Jennifer Shaw’s students learned how to become weather forecasters. Well, that’s what sounded like. Using the website ed.voicethread.com, Shaw’s students practiced their Spanish speaking skills while using a slew of technology resources.
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It’s springtime in the Tappan Garden
By Tara Cavanaugh You can learn a lot by playing in the dirt. You can learn about starting seeds, pulling weeds, the life cycle and the compost pile. Now that spring is in full swing, […]
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High school students invited to Google Ann Arbor office for career day
By Tara Cavanaugh One step into the Google office in downtown Ann Arbor, and you can tell that this isn’t your typical company. A well-stocked kitchen with on-demand chefs can whip up nearly any meal […]
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Pioneer to perform West Side Story late April, early May
Pioneer Theatre Guild is so pleased to announce that two of our esteemed faculty, David Leach (Director of Pioneer Bands and Chair of the Music Department) and Chuck White (Math and Physics Teacher and Athletic Coach) will be featured in […]
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Forsythe students visit Arab American National Museum
On April 11 and 12, 125 Forsythe Middle School seventh graders enjoyed a field trip to the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn. Following the museum visit, the students experienced an authentic Lebanese lunch at […]
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Ann Arbor declared a ‘Best Community for Music Education’
176 Communities Nationwide Achieve Prestigious Designation; 166 School Districts and 10 Schools Achieve Prestigious National Designation The NAMM Foundation announced the results of its 13th annual Best Communities for Music Education survey, which acknowledges schools […]
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Why is Skyline included in the Tech Bond?
Skyline High School still looks as shiny and new as the day it opened four years ago. Outside, modern steel beams crisscross over airy windows that stretch up its four floors. Inside, tall ceilings and natural light show off a pristine interior unblemished by time. So why would Skyline be allocated any dollars from the Technology Bond if it passes?
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Skyline Quiz Bowl team soars near top at MSU tournament
On Saturday, March 24, the Skyline Quiz Bowl Team traveled to East Lansing to compete in the annual March Madness Tournament at Michigan State University. After ten rounds and six hours of rigorous matches, […]