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Marie Embry: Pattengill fifth grade teacher

May 15, 2015 AAPS News Editor

“I love it when my students get the “ah-ha” moment. Sometimes it happens quickly and sometimes it is a long process but in the end, every time it’s worth the effort,” says Pattengill fifth grade teacher Marie Embry.

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Third graders form friendships, write bios, of ‘elderbuddies’

May 13, 2015 AAPS News Editor

ByJo Mathis AAPS District News Editor Rita Hepner was one of about a dozen older residents who had sat patiently on the patio of Clare Bridge Memory Care facility in Ann Arbor one recent sunny […]

University of Michigan partnership with Scarlett and Mitchell continuing as schools transition to International Baccalaureate program

May 8, 2015 AAPS News Editor

“The IB core values really align with what we’re doing already,” says Clinical Assistant Professor of Education Debi Khasnabis.

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Jicama: It’s what’s for lunch

May 5, 2015 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis AAPS District News Editor If your idea of school lunch is sloppy joes, canned applesauce and potato chips, meet the Kale & Jicama Salad. It’s yet another way Chartwells at Ann […]

Tom Clarkson: King second grade teacher

May 4, 2015 AAPS News Editor

I know school is a key for future success and that they’ll be there for a minimum of 13 years. So, why not enjoy at least 13 years of your life?

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Deborah Joseph: Bryant kindergarten teacher

May 4, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Deborah Joseph grew up in Detroit in a family of educators. She was an avid reader as a child, and would spend her summers sitting on her front porch with a book. She received both […]

IB information meetings set for May 5 and May 13

April 30, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Families interested in enrolling in the future Ann Arbor International Baccalaureate (IB) schools for the fall of 2015 are invited to learn about this exceptional offering at the following locations and times, which are before […]

School Board Discusses Program Enhancements For Next School Year

April 23, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Program enhancements are coming next year to all Ann Arbor Public Schools under the plan the Board of Education discussed at this week’s study session. Superintendent Jeanice Swift says the theme this year is to bring improvements to every classroom in the district.

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Districtwide open house invites community to learn about each AAPS school

April 21, 2015 AAPS News Editor

“You can get a full set of opportunities, from elementary, to middle, and high school, to see what Ann Arbor Public Schools has to offer, and see if this is something you’re going to want to commit to and be a part of, and as I said it’s got a long tradition of excellence,” says Tappan Middle School Assistant Principal Chris Roberts.

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Pittsfield kids meet their U-M pen pals: See the slideshow

April 1, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Pittsfield and Pattengill students were treated on Tuesday to a meet-and-greet with their University of Michigan athlete pen pals. In an effort to learn more about life as a college student and improve their correspondence skills, […]