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

September 7, 2010 AAPS News Editor

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.

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Eberwhite teacher overcomes vocal chord trauma, enjoys life on stage

September 7, 2010 AAPS News Editor

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.

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InnoWorks camp encourages young Slauson science learners

September 7, 2010 AAPS News Editor

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.

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Stone students STRIVE for college, Rotarians help with scholarships

August 16, 2010 AAPS News Editor

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.

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

August 16, 2010 AAPS News Editor

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.

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Dan Long’s music legacy continues on a high note

August 16, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Friends, colleagues and music parents from around the county have donated to the The E. Daniel Long Fund for Excellence in Music Education over the past eight years. Now, the fund has given out its first award, honoring the long-time music educator.

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Carpenter takes summer learning fun to the playground

July 19, 2010 AAPS News Editor

WITH VIDEO: Seven schools are taking part in the ThinkStretch summer learning program this year. The programs are funded through PTOs and the AAPS Educational Foundation.

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Tappan club says ‘enough,’ raises money to help around the world

July 19, 2010 AAPS News Editor

WITH SLIDE SHOW AND VIDEO: World issues come to the fore at Tappan Middle School, where students who have enough in their lives help those who do not. Clague students have also joined the cause.

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New Life Church youth leaders lend a hand at Scarlett

July 19, 2010 AAPS News Editor

WITH VIDEO: About 25 college students from the New Life Church performed a community service day at Scarlett Middle School, moving desks and pulling weeds along the building’s front entrance.

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Chicken dinners a hit during preschool Farmers Market

June 21, 2010 AAPS News Editor

WITH VIDEO: Pre-cooked chicken dinners as well as fresh produce were given to Ann Arbor preschool families during the monthly Farmers Market

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