AAPS News Editor

Scarlett teacher earns Long Award, plans band clinic day for students

August 16, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Deborah Katz has worked in and around music for 33 years. Now, the Scarlett Middle School band teacher has hit a high note by earning the first E. Daniel Long Fund for Excellence in Music Education award.

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Dan Long’s music legacy continues on a high note

August 16, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Friends, colleagues and music parents from around the county have donated to the The E. Daniel Long Fund for Excellence in Music Education over the past eight years. Now, the fund has given out its first award, honoring the long-time music educator.

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AAPSEF campaign raises $327,000; teacher grant applications accepted

August 16, 2010 AAPS News Editor

The AAPS Educational Foundation has raised the money through its recent “One Million Reasons” campaign. Officials have extended donations to the campaign through month’s end.

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School Bells: Campers find garden yields bounty of fun

August 16, 2010 AAPS News Editor

WITH SLIDE SHOW: Memories of Green Adventures Camp, Workday Wednesdays and a garden workshop at Tappan garden, 5 incumbents file for board and more.

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Superintendent Todd Roberts announces resignation

August 13, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor’s top administrator announced on Aug. 13 that he will leave this fall to be closer to family in North Carolina. The board will formulate a transition plan in the coming weeks.

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Washtenaw County students can consider ‘Options’ for fall semester

August 11, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Information sessions have been scheduled for Ann Arbor’s Options program, which offers Washtenaw County students online classes and individualized learning plans.

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WISD hosts 2nd bus driver job fair on Saturday

July 31, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Washtenaw Intermediate School District hosts a Bus Driver Job Fair on Saturday, Aug. 7, from 9 a.m.-noon at WISD’s Teaching and Learning Center Building, 1819 S. Wagner Road, Scio Township.

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Scores improve on Michigan Merit exam of high school juniors

July 23, 2010 AAPS News Editor

High school students in Ann Arbor and across the state continue to improve their performance on the Michigan Merit Examination, which includes the ACT college entrance test.

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PTO Thrift donates $100,000 to AAPS Educational Foundation

July 19, 2010 AAPS News Editor

WITH SLIDE SHOW: The Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop has made a substantial donation to the AAPS Educational Foundation’s One Million Reasons campaign. It is the largest gift received in the campaign which ends July 31.

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Carpenter takes summer learning fun to the playground

July 19, 2010 AAPS News Editor

WITH VIDEO: Seven schools are taking part in the ThinkStretch summer learning program this year. The programs are funded through PTOs and the AAPS Educational Foundation.

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