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U-M athletes teach AAPS students to address bullying
Over 1,300 Ann Arbor Public Schools third-sixth graders learned how to deal with bullying from U-M student athletes. […]
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Comerica Youth Savings program kicks off at Dicken
Comerica’s Youth Savings Program provides lessons in personal finance for all grades and also gives students real-life banking experience right in their own school. […]
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Local businesses, organizations donate backpacks to AAPS students
Backpacks are a quintessential item for students. Yet for many families, they’re impossible to afford. […]
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PTO Thrift Shop distributes $60K to AAPS in May payout
By Tara Cavanaugh Three times a year, the PTO Thrift Shop distributes checks that go directly to the Ann Arbor Public Schools PTOs. The payout on May 30 was one of the largest yet, totaling […]
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Target volunteers read with Lawton Elementary students
“You’re never too wacky, too old, too wild, to pick up a book and read with a child.” […]
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Portfolio Day inspires Scarlett eighth graders to plan for college, career
Business professionals from the community volunteered to conduct one-on-one mock interviews with eighth graders, and the students showed off their new portfolios and best professional demeanors. […]
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22 AAPS high schoolers recognized at Alpha Phi Alpha Student Recognition Luncheon
On Saturday, May 11 the Theta Zeta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. , recognized 22 Ann Arbor Public High School sophomores, juniors and seniors at its 18th annual Student Recognition Luncheon at […]
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‘Digital Dialogues’ provide writing intervention at Mitchell
The “Digital Dialogue Cultural Exchange” provided students with a meaningful writing opportunity and a way to develop technology skills. […]
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Toyota brings ‘World of Motion’ to Lakewood
World of Motion is a program created by the Society of Automotive Engineers, and Toyota (and other auto companies) take part. Employees volunteer to spend 1-2 hours a week for 6-8 weeks teaching students SAE science and technology curriculum. […]
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VIDEO: U-M softball team visits Abbot Elementary pen pals
By Tara Cavanaugh The University of Michigan softball team is pretty busy these days. The team just won another Big Ten Title, their sixth in a row, and are set to play at the next […]