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Sole Transit musicians collaborate, earn acclaim for funk-rock sound
Teen musical group Sole Transit wins battle of the bands contest at Neutral Zone and a recording contract prize.
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Interest grows for students, teachers and community at Tappan Agrarian Garden
WITH SLIDE SHOWS: The garden’s a delight for students as well as teachers at Tappan Middle School. The Tappan Agrarian Garden serves as a teaching tool and has spawned an after-school club for students. And interest is growing.
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Clinic treats Scarlett band students to special day of music
WITH VIDEO: Scarlett Middle School band students spent the day immersed in music as part of the first Band Clinic Day, which included 10 professional musicians sharing their knowledge and talent.
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Hikone delegation comes to Ann Arbor for 32nd cultural exchange
Visitors from Ann Arbor’s sister city, Hikone, are welcomed into area homes and schools for one week.
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Community High effort brings 960 volunteer hours to area parks
For the second time this year, Community High students did an all-school service day, working in 10 Ann Arbor parks and contributing 960 volunteer hours.
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Box of donated goodies a surprise for Ann Arbor Open teacher
WITH VIDEO: Teacher Josh Tumolo gets donated goodies and others get to enjoy the music of harpist Michael O’Shiver in an all-school assembly.
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German partnership celebrates 45 years of student travel
WITH SLIDE SHOW: Ann Arbor German students travel to sister city Tübingen for another year of learning and culture. U-M offers a new scholarship to Huron’s German students this year.
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Students are up for the challenge with Pittsfield Robotics Club
A before-school robotics club at Pittsfield Elementary has challenged students for four years. Parents operate the club, which Principal Carol Shakarian says is a welcome part of the school’s program.
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Aww shucks: Kids prep corn for eating, part of Farm Fresh Features
Farm Fresh Features began in the Ann Arbor schools last week, offering students three days of fresh produce for lunch through the fall months.
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Huron teacher brings a taste of Japanese culture to her classroom
WITH VIDEO/SLIDES: Teacher Dorothea Bryant brings a summer cultural experience in Japan back to her classroom at Huron High School. She was one of 10 teachers representing North America in a Keizai Koho Center Fellowship program.