Articles by AAPS News Editor

WITH VIDEO: Teaching students added to established elementary program; new kindergarten reading club added this year.

AAPAC helps families of special needs students

As a board-approved community group, The Ann Arbor Parent Advisory Committee for Special Education works with the district and with families, assisting in the often-complicated process for special education and special needs students.

FIT & FUN: Personal training one option for a lifestyle of fitness

Personal trainer Mark Harris says getting in shape and staying fit is no more difficult than any other goal in life: take it in small bites and eventually, you will make it to the finish line. Harris does personal training for AAPS Rec & Ed.

White set to return from military duty to principal’s post at Pioneer

Michael White is expected to return to his principal’s role in January, replacing current principal Tamber Woodworth in the second semester of school. Woodworth says she plans to retire.

School Bells: Corbitt retires from Bryant principalship

A series of briefs from around the district including: Luther Corbitt retires from Bryant, Skyline sophomore begins online column, WISD superintendent to retire in December, seven districts embrace IB county program.

October 26, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Wednesday the final night of superintendent search forums

Ann Arbor students and parents told consultants Tuesday they were looking for a leader who is responsive, knowledgeable and someone who will listen and lead the district. Additional forums are Wednesday night.

826michigan picks Ann Arbor as centerpiece project for 2nd year

826michigan, a local nonprofit that focuses on writing and literacy, has chosen the Roberto Clemente Center as its major project for this year. A book of students’ fictional accounts of the Civil War will be developed this year and published in the spring.

Sole Transit musicians collaborate, earn acclaim for funk-rock sound

Teen musical group Sole Transit wins battle of the bands contest at Neutral Zone and a recording contract prize.

Interest grows for students, teachers and community at Tappan Agrarian Garden

WITH SLIDE SHOWS: The garden’s a delight for students as well as teachers at Tappan Middle School. The Tappan Agrarian Garden serves as a teaching tool and has spawned an after-school club for students. And interest is growing.

Ann Arbor, U-M mentoring partnership enters 17th year

A longstanding partnership brings one-on-one help to students. “Kids struggle at all ages,” explained Ellen Quart, an Eberwhite Elementary School teacher consultant and U-M Psychology professor who started the program in the mid-1990s.