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Agenda Planning: How Board Committees Work
There’s a few reasons why items get on the Board’s agenda for review. […]
Month: September 2013
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On Being the Spokesperson for the Board
So one of the main reasons I had to really think long and hard about doing regular blog posting for the AAPS News is not that I don’t love to talk about education or district issues, — because I do, ask anyone! […]
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Listening and Learning from Ann Arbor
During the first three weeks of this school year, I have visited many classrooms, schools and community events to see our teachers, students, and leaders ‘in action,’ and I am most impressed with what I […]
Community Gives Back
U-M athletes teach AAPS students to address bullying
Over 1,300 Ann Arbor Public Schools third-sixth graders learned how to deal with bullying from U-M student athletes. […]
Elementary News
Neighborhood schools, budget cuts themes at first Superintendent Community Forum at Angell
Superintendent Dr. Swift kicked off her first community forum at Angell Elementary on Thursday, Sept. 19. […]
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Dr. Swift’s Community Forum schedule
Superintendent Dr. Jeanice Swift is touring neighborhood schools to meet with staff and families to learn what matters most in the AAPS community. Over 30 forums are scheduled and listed below. If you are unable […]
Community Gives Back
Comerica Youth Savings program kicks off at Dicken
Comerica’s Youth Savings Program provides lessons in personal finance for all grades and also gives students real-life banking experience right in their own school. […]
Community Gives Back
PTO Thrift Shop, Comerica donate $10,000 each for AAPS School Messenger service
School Messenger allows the district to send out information about school closings, events, emergencies, attendance and more via email and phone. […]
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With video: Tech Bond Update
Last year, Ann Arbor residents approved a Technology Bond Millage to fund much-needed updates in our schools. See how that money is being spent. […]
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U-M game day parking at Pioneer: Where does all that money go?
Overall, fans spend around $1 million during U-M’s football season to tailgate at Pioneer High School. […]