Staff in the Spotlight
Pioneer’s Van Dusen earns fellowship from U.S. Dept. of Ed
Tracey Van Dusen will represent Ann Arbor as a Teaching Ambassador Fellow in 2010-11. It’s her second major fellowship in two years. […]
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Features
Students are up for the challenge with Pittsfield Robotics Club
A before-school robotics club at Pittsfield Elementary has challenged students for four years. Parents operate the club, which Principal Carol Shakarian says is a welcome part of the school’s program. […]
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Pioneer Class of ’80 steps up, starts new ed foundation fund
The Pioneer alumni started a new fund for the foundation, selling specially designed athletic shoes at their 30th reunion. Teachers can apply for this and other foundation grants through Oct. 1. […]
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Aww shucks: Kids prep corn for eating, part of Farm Fresh Features
Farm Fresh Features began in the Ann Arbor schools last week, offering students three days of fresh produce for lunch through the fall months. […]
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Huron teacher brings a taste of Japanese culture to her classroom
WITH VIDEO/SLIDES: Teacher Dorothea Bryant brings a summer cultural experience in Japan back to her classroom at Huron High School. She was one of 10 teachers representing North America in a Keizai Koho Center Fellowship program. […]
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School bells: Technology, cyber school, early college OKed
The Ann Arbor Public Schools is continuing technology update plans with the board approving expenditure of $3.058 million on Sept. 15, with funds taken from the voter-approved 2004 bond proposal. […]
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Allen named interim superintendent, 5 search firms to be interviewed
Deputy Superintendent Robert Allen has been named interim superintendent as Todd Roberts prepares to leave Ann Arbor. The transition will take place no later than Oct. 12. […]
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Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop mural unveiling scheduled Sunday
Huron High senior Laura Knutilla created the mural, which will be unveiled at 2 p.m. during an afternoon open house. The shop is at 2280 S. Industrial, Ann Arbor. […]
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Family’s gift will match staff donations to school foundation
A $50,000 donation in memory of the late Dr. James A. Norton Jr. to the AAPS Educational Foundation will be used to match school employees contributions to the foundation through Sept. 30. […]
Videos & slide shows
Opening Day kicks off school year, search plans move forward
WITH VIDEO: As he prepares to leave the district this fall, Superintendent Todd Roberts encourages staff to continue a focus on strategic planning, improved student achievement and diversity and equity. […]