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Google Career Day inspires AAPS juniors, seniors

December 17, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh  When you think of Google, you think of Google Docs, Gmail and its all-knowing search engine. Its creative and innovative products stem from a deliberately unique and inspiring work environment –– and […]

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Dicken fourth graders perform ‘Let’s Hear it for America’ by Carmino Rovosa

December 7, 2012 AAPS News Editor

[soundslides width=”475″ height =”413″ id=”8653″] By Tara Cavanaugh Fourth graders from Ms. Thomas, Mrs. Bankey, Mr. Michelson and Mr. Klein’s fourth grade classes performed a rousing tribute to America this week. Carmino Rovosa’s half hour […]

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Student growth through a social curriculum: Responsive Classroom and Developmental Designs approaches provide early promise to Mitchell and Scarlett

November 28, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Sometimes, a few small changes can make a big difference. That’s what Mitchell Elementary and Scarlett Middle schools are showing as they implement new school-wide approaches that improve teacher instruction, student behavior […]

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AAPS graduate begins career in human rights work

November 27, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh A year ago, Tao Li was in Battambang, Cambodia, one of the country’s most impoverished areas, teaching 50 children in a small concrete classroom with one window and no electricity. She returned […]

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Clague Middle School celebrates 40th anniversary

November 20, 2012 AAPS News Editor

[soundslides width=”475″ height =”413″ id=”8656″]   By Tara Cavanaugh A school is never just a school. It’s a second home. It’s a place to grow up. It’s a family all its own. That familiar feeling […]

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WCC teachers-in-training make math fun at Burns Park

November 15, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh At the Burns Park annual Math Carnival, everyone’s a winner. Washtenaw Community College education students practice giving math lessons. Burns Park students learn new concepts and practice old ones. And everyone gets […]

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AAPS graduate Judge Tim Connors visits Forsythe for Career Day

November 13, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh  As he stood in Mrs. Jill Castillo’s sixth grade classroom, Washtenaw County Circuit Court Judge Tim Connors looked stately, his long black robes brushing the floor. “Some think you wear this robe […]

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Ann Arbor Open fifth, sixth graders have a passion for politics

November 7, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh  On election night, Mike Derhammer’s class at Ann Arbor Open was full of fifth and sixth grade political pundits. Ethan Seelig thought Mitt Romney would win. Sam Bailey predicted Romney would win […]

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Tappan band, choir and orchestra to perform at Lincoln Memorial for 50th anniversary celebration of ‘I Have a Dream’ speech

October 26, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh  Every year, Tappan Middle School eighth graders take a trip to Washington, D.C. to learn about the nation’s history. But this upcoming trip will be particularly special: the band, choir and orchestra […]

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Argus Planetarium to receive $100K gift from IMRA America, Inc.

October 26, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh A longtime treasure of the Ann Arbor Public Schools is about to get a major update. Pioneer High School’s Argus Planetarium will receive a $100,000 gift from IMRA America, Inc. “The district […]

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