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Lego-mation Romeo and Juliet just as dramatic as the original
If you peeked into Don Packard’s freshman English class a couple of weeks ago, you would have seen a room abuzz with students playing with Legos. […]
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Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce endorses Tech Bond
In a letter to the members of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education, the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce voiced its support of the 2012 Tech Bond. This letter of support follows the Tech Advisory Group’s endorsement of the Tech Bond. […]
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C-SPAN visits Pioneer, gives students awards for film competition
By Tara Cavanaugh Six Pioneer High School students jumpstarted their future careers in documentary filmmaking this week. The junior AP government students were honored with awards from C-SPAN after submitting mini-documentaries to its 2012 StudentCam […]
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Before technology upgrades, old schools need renovations
Burns Park Elementary looks like an idyllic old fashioned school from the early 20th century. The brick building boasts huge paned windows, crown moldings and alcoves. Surrounding oak trees only add to the charm. But this pretty little picture turns nightmarish for a technology expert who wants to update the school to 21st century technology. […]
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It’s springtime in the Tappan Garden
By Tara Cavanaugh You can learn a lot by playing in the dirt. You can learn about starting seeds, pulling weeds, the life cycle and the compost pile. Now that spring is in full swing, […]
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High school students invited to Google Ann Arbor office for career day
By Tara Cavanaugh One step into the Google office in downtown Ann Arbor, and you can tell that this isn’t your typical company. A well-stocked kitchen with on-demand chefs can whip up nearly any meal […]
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Why is Skyline included in the Tech Bond?
Skyline High School still looks as shiny and new as the day it opened four years ago. Outside, modern steel beams crisscross over airy windows that stretch up its four floors. Inside, tall ceilings and natural light show off a pristine interior unblemished by time. So why would Skyline be allocated any dollars from the Technology Bond if it passes? […]
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Local business professionals mentor AAPS principals
By Tara Cavanaugh Principals in the Ann Arbor Public Schools are partnering with local business professionals in the Principal and Business Mentor Program. The goal of the program is to help principals learn new skills […]
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Beyond biology: ‘Project Bluebird’ provides lessons in conservation, carpentry
By Tara Cavanaugh On an unseasonably warm day last month, as the sun beamed from a cloudless sky, eight Skyline students trekked to the ponds outside their school. Their goal was to see if […]
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Photos: AAPS celebrates March Reading Month
Swinging hula dancers, a reading dog, and live storytelling from world-famous authors: our schools sure know how to make March Reading Month interesting. But even though the month was filled with fun activities, there was […]