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Pioneer to honor beloved teacher/coach on Saturday

November 19, 2015 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis AAPS District News Editor Pioneer High School basketball player Laura Stroud feels a bit sorry for the girls who play on the team years from now. They may work hard, have fun, […]

A2 STEAM students show off what they’ve been up to: See the slideshow

November 19, 2015 AAPS News Editor

The halls and classrooms of A2 STEAM were filled with family and friends Wednesday evening as students showed off their creations of the year—so far. Slideshow by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor

STEAM education expands in AAPS thanks to generous donation

November 19, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Thanks to a $350,000 fundraising campaign, the Ann Arbor Public Schools Educational Foundation has unveiled its Middle School STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) Labs Initiative. Funds will cover seven middle school labs outfitted […]

It’s all about real life experience, justice tells AAPS students at SISS expo

November 18, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Story and photos by Jo Mathis AAPS District News Editor Before Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein spoke at Monday’s Assistive Technology Fall Expo, he said that more than anything, he wanted to make a […]

Community High dean wins National Educators Award

November 18, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Youth For Understanding USA (YFU), a global leader in nonprofit educational exchanges, recently presented Dean Marci Tuzinsky of Community High School with its inaugural Award for Education and Innovation at its annual fundraising gala in […]

Ray Reetz, Scarlett Middle School social studies curriculum lead

November 17, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Ray Reetz grew up in Sand Creek, which is just south of Adrian, and lives there today. The Central Michigan University graduate teaches at Scarlett Middle School, where he serves as the social studies curriculum […]

Ann Arbor Public Schools fund balance nearly doubles according to annual audit

November 13, 2015 AAPS News Editor

“You should be really proud about the significant enrollment increases, that’s the size of a middle school over two years, and we’re not seeing that elsewhere,” Plante and Moran’s Laura Claeys told the Board of Education.

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“Technology is a tool that allows all students to shine” Assistive technology expo is Monday, Nov. 16

November 12, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Story and photos by Jo Mathis AAPS District News In the classroom of Burns Park Elementary teacher consultant Jen Barnes, all children of all abilities can take advantage of the latest technology to help them […]

Angell and Wines Elementary Schools receive 2015 National Blue Ribbon Awards

November 11, 2015 AAPS News Editor

“We are very honored that the quality work of our Angell and Wines school teams has been recognized with this prestigious national award,” said Superintendent Jeanice Swift.

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Quinn Strassel, acting teacher at Clague Middle School, Pathways to Success, and Community High School

November 11, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Quinn Strassel received a B.F.A in Theatre Performance from the University of Michigan (2001), a post-bachelors teacher certification from Eastern Michigan University (2002), and a master’s in broadcast journalism from Boston University (2007). He began […]