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Across the district, a whole lot of upgrades are going on

October 25, 2020 AAPS News Editor
Construction workers have been busy at the buildings making crucial improvements By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor While virtual learning has shut down AAPS classrooms for now, construction workers have been busy at the buildings […]
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Literacy consultant retires after long affiliation with AAPS; says she’s awed by district’s efforts to embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion

October 21, 2020 AAPS News Editor
By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor After 18 years as a literacy consultant with Ann Arbor Public Schools, Deborah Wolter was hesitant to be interviewed regarding her upcoming retirement. But while reflecting on her career, […]
An AAPS food service employee and bus driver ready to take food to one of the distribution sites
Features

Behind the scenes with the AAPS food distribution efforts

October 13, 2020 AAPS News Editor
Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Michigan in March, closing schools across the state, the Ann Arbor Public Schools have distributed nearly 600,000 meals.

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"Exceptional" profiles

Jennifer Colby, Huron High School librarian

October 13, 2020 AAPS News Editor
Huron’s Jennifer Colby is named Michigan Association for Media in Education’s District Library Director of the Year By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Huron High School librarian Jennifer Colby has been the right leader at […]
Features

Little libraries growing bigger thanks to Allen teacher’s assistant

October 9, 2020 AAPS News Editor
Donations of used or new children’s books are welcome By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Allen Elementary teacher’s assistant Cara Crisostomo wanted to be sure students have regular access to physical books while doing virtual […]
Elementary News

‘There is nothing I would change about my career.’ Music teacher Barb Vanek retires after 32 years at King Elementary

October 8, 2020 AAPS News Editor
“There is nothing I would change about my career,” she says. “I was lucky enough to land at King School where I have been very, very happy.” By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor After 32 […]
Community Gives Back

NSF Scrub Club will host events for kids at food distribution sites Oct. 26 & 29

October 7, 2020 AAPS News Editor
Knowing this back-to-school season is unlike any other, NSF International’s NSF Scrub Club® will visit two AAPS food distribution sites this month, handing out free resources and prizes to parents and students. The Scrub Club […]
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Rec & Ed’s free one-day classes are a hit with kids

October 6, 2020 AAPS News Editor
There are still openings in most of Rec & Ed’s remaining fall one-time free classes. Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Ann Arbor Rec & Ed staff recently launched a new line-up of free […]
Elementary News

3 questions for: Neha Shah, RE Burns Park school garden grant

October 5, 2020 AAPS News Editor
Whole Kids Foundation’s $3,000 grant will enrich students’ connection to food, land, biodiversity By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Burns Park teacher and school garden coordinator Neha Shah says she’s thrilled to receive the $3,000 […]
Elementary News

District’s longest-serving employee to retire today after 50—yes, 50!—years

September 30, 2020 AAPS News Editor
Wines Elementary PE teacher Diane Wahl has finally decided it’s time to call it a career. The ’65 graduate of Ann Arbor High attended Wines as a fifth grader when it opened in 1957. By […]

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