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‘Digital Dialogues’ provide writing intervention at Mitchell
The “Digital Dialogue Cultural Exchange” provided students with a meaningful writing opportunity and a way to develop technology skills. […]
Month: May 2013
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Forysthe ‘buddies’ mentor special needs students in gym class
Forsythe’s adaptive physical education class, which pairs special needs students with general education “buddies,” sparks friendships and understanding between the two student populations. […]
Academics
Skyline students’ ‘HydroPod’ invention earns national award
It’s a simple design: a hexagon base with plexiglass rising to form a point in the middle. It would take ten minutes to assemble, and around $25 to buy. And it could greatly improve access to clean water in developing countries. […]
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U-M rowing team meets Pittsfield pen pals
By Tara Cavanaugh After three months of writing letters back and forth, Pittsfield fifth graders finally got a chance to meet their pen pals on the University of Michigan women’s rowing team this week.
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‘Midnight Muse’ inspired by surrealism, the unconscious at Clague
Congratulations to Clague’s Art Students for a successful show, Midnight’s Muse, held April 25th and 26th, on the stage at Clague! The students’ work was inspired by their discussions on Surrealism and images of the unconscious mind. Through […]
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Toyota brings ‘World of Motion’ to Lakewood
World of Motion is a program created by the Society of Automotive Engineers, and Toyota (and other auto companies) take part. Employees volunteer to spend 1-2 hours a week for 6-8 weeks teaching students SAE science and technology curriculum. […]
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New UMMA art tours based on AAPS humanities curriculum
By Tara Cavanaugh As Carpenter Elementary fifth graders toured the University of Michigan Museum of Art, they learned about more than sculptures and paintings. They also learned about science, culture and history. UMMA recently unveiled […]
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VIDEO: U-M softball team visits Abbot Elementary pen pals
By Tara Cavanaugh The University of Michigan softball team is pretty busy these days. The team just won another Big Ten Title, their sixth in a row, and are set to play at the next […]
High School News
Four AAPS high schools make Newsweek ‘Best High Schools’ list
By Tara Cavanaugh Huron High School, Pioneer High School, Skyline High School and Community High School are listed on Newsweek’s annual “Best High Schools” list this year.
Elementary News
Motawi Tileworks field trip combines lessons in art, economics
The field trip is just one example of how the Ann Arbor Public Schools’ humanities curriculum for elementary students works. […]