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Christopher Lane, Angell Elementary Teaching Assistant

September 4, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Christopher Lane has been an integral part of the Angell school community since 2014, when his oldest daughter started kindergarten there. His involvement and volunteering increased significantly when his autistic son started kindergarten in 2017, […]

Elementary News

King 4th grade teacher Reema Jarjoura honored as June’s Teacher of the Month by Embracing Our Differences

July 8, 2024 AAPS News Editor

The honor supports educators, school staff, and community members integral to EOD’s mission of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.  Each month throughout the school year, Embracing Our Differences Michigan selects a distinguished educator […]

Elementary News

Video: On the last day of the 2023-24 school year, Mitchell Elementary holds a 5th grade clap-out

June 13, 2024 AAPS News Editor

That’s a wrap on the 2023-24 school year! The Mitchell Elementary community gathered to clap-out the fifth graders and wish them a happy, safe summer—which is what we wish for all!

Elementary News

Video: Logan’s Summer Book Giveaway

June 12, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Book sales are great. But what’s even better? Logan’s Summer Book Giveaway—where each of the 367 students was invited to select and take home up to 10 books for free. What a treat!

Elementary News

Pioneer High School students take the grand prize in 8th Annual A2Ethics Case Competition

June 10, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Competition spotlights issues that matter most to Michigan high school students High school students from across the state explored a range of ethical questions in this year’s A2Ethics case competition, penning original case studies about […]

Elementary News

Literacy experts in the making: AAPS teachers embrace science of reading training course

June 5, 2024 AAPS News Editor

In a district-wide effort to elevate literacy instruction and reading proficiency, Ann Arbor Public Schools has embarked on an ambitious journey with the LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional development program. Over […]

Academics

AAPS’ new Elementary Mathematics Lab lets teachers observe effective elementary math practices firsthand

May 29, 2024 AAPS News Editor

AAPS’ new Elementary Mathematics Learning Lab offers classroom teachers a unique opportunity to observe effective elementary math practices firsthand. Led by a team of experienced elementary math coaches, this lab is designed to provide valuable […]

Ann Arbor Open third and fourth graders on a field trip to see Lucia's art. Photo by Amy Sumerton.
Elementary News

Painting by A2 Open student selected to hang in the Embracing Our Differences exhibition in Gallup Park

May 29, 2024 AAPS News Editor

A2 Open sixth grader Lucia was recently pleased to learn that a piece of her artwork was selected to be included in the Embracing Our Differences exhibition at Gallup Park, where it will be on […]

Elementary News

Pioneer ceramics students collaborate with Dicken kindergarteners on a unique project

May 24, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Advanced Ceramics students at Pioneer High School recently collaborated with Mallory Kairys’ kindergarten class at Dicken Elementary on a unique and creative project. The kindergarten students created drawings of original characters after discussing what makes […]

Elementary News

Lawton fourth grader wins the Michigan Doodle for Google contest

May 23, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Now Ellis Richardson needs votes in the national competition Lawton fourth grader Ellis Richardson needs your vote! Ellis won the Michigan Doodle for Google contest which asked students across the country to share their wishes […]

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