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Teens will speak on topics they’re passionate about during TEDx Youth@AnnArbor Saturday

March 15, 2018 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor What not to say to someone of a mixed race. How a generation of consumers can impact the world. Dogs as everyday therapy. Artificial intelligence and education. These […]

Inspired by speaker at school assembly, Tappan student is now selling her self-published book on Amazon

March 14, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Story, photo and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News In some techy circles, books have taken a back seat. But some—including Tappan eighth grader Bintou Kaba—are still smitten. Not only does she love to read […]

Nicole Smitka, Carpenter Elementary 5th grade teacher

March 13, 2018 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Nicole Smitka grew up in Ann Arbor and considers herself lucky to have attended Lawton Elementary, Slauson Middle School, and Pioneer High School. With a passion for math and science, […]

‘I Got You’ kindness project at Carpenter is named 2018 Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce E3 Project of the Year

March 9, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Story, photos, and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News The 2018 Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce E3 Project of the Year has been awarded to a project at Carpenter Elementary that has led to […]

30 seconds with … The Pioneer High School drumline

March 8, 2018 AAPS News Editor

New Allen Elementary theater troupe to perform `Schoolhouse Rock Jr., Live!’ this weekend

March 7, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News AllenKidsAct—a new theatre troupe for Allen’s 1st-5th graders—will perform for the first time this weekend, giving students the chance to participate in a Broadway-style musical and learn […]

Scott Thobe, Tappan Middle School social studies teacher

March 6, 2018 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Scott Thobe (pronounced “Toe-bee”) and two older sisters grew up in the small Ohio farming community of Ft. Recovery. Thobe says that because there wasn’t a lot to do […]

Cosmetology program moves to new space; students continue to expand their skill sets

March 2, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Story, video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Like a lot of her peers, Huron High School senior Gloria Dixon has plans to go on to college after she graduates in a few […]

Student-led depression awareness program improves high schoolers’ understanding & help-seeking, U-M study funds

March 2, 2018 AAPS News Editor

By Kara Gavin/University of Michigan Communications High school students can make a major impact on their schoolmates’ understanding of depression, and their attitudes about seeking help for themselves or others, according to a new study […]

Huron sophomore writes about her dream of helping other burn victims in winning essay

March 2, 2018 AAPS News Editor

By Kelle Barr/weloveannarbor.com What do you want to do when you grow up? It’s a question something nearly every child has been asked. They tend to dream big. Some want to put out fires or […]