Features

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.

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.

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.

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.

4 new elementary principals take the helm in Ann Arbor

The school communities at Abbot, Lakewood, Lawton and Wines elementary schools all welcome new leaders to their buildings this fall.

A honey of a lesson: Students visit Raynor hives, enjoy a sweet harvest

WITH VIDEO: Retired Ann Arbor teacher Jane Levy still keeps her hand in it, educating students about honey bees both during the school year and at summer camp. Sweet.

Eberwhite teacher overcomes vocal chord trauma, enjoys life on stage

Eberwhite vocal music teacher Jeffrey Willets had a life-changing experience when he lost use of his voice. With much work, he regained it and his love of the stage.

InnoWorks camp encourages young Slauson science learners

WITH VIDEO: Slauson students take part in a summer camp on the U-M campus that includes Lego robots, bottle rockets and other hands-on learning.

August 16, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Stone students STRIVE for college, Rotarians help with scholarships

WITH VIDEO: A 10-year-old partnership between the Downtown Ann Arbor Rotary and Stone High School helps graduating seniors start their college careers at WCC.

August 16, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Scarlett teacher earns Long Award, plans band clinic day for students

Deborah Katz has worked in and around music for 33 years. Now, the Scarlett Middle School band teacher has hit a high note by earning the first E. Daniel Long Fund for Excellence in Music Education award.