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Exciting Start to A2 STEAM at Northside – Back to School BBQ!

August 28, 2014 AAPS News Editor

A2 STEAM at Northside opened their doors, or rather the school grounds on Wednesday night to welcome students, families and staff to the 2014-2015 school year!! Hundreds of families attended the BBQ sponsored by the […]

Scarlett ESL Summer Program Highlighted on WUOM/NPR

August 28, 2014 AAPS News Editor

Michigan Public Radio has produced a story on this summer’s ESL program at Scarlett. The story is airing today, Thursday, August 28 including during the afternoon news. The reporter, Sarah Alvarez, from the State of Opportunity […]

Huron High School's Listen and Learn forum on Oct. 29, 2013.

STEAM Teaching & Learning in Ann Arbor Public Schools

August 26, 2014 AAPS News Editor

Dr. Jeanice K. Swift, Superintendent You likely have heard that Ann Arbor Public Schools is the fortunate beneficiary of an exciting partnership with Toyota Motor Sales that supports and enhances our implementation of STEAM education […]

AAPS Teachers Back! 3 Days of PD on Tap!

August 26, 2014 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor Public School teachers are back in our schools! They are meeting this morning to view a presentation from Superintendent Dr. Swift and then start their day of professional development! Follow along with […]

Ann Arbor Public Schools 2014 Michigan School Accountability Scorecards Progress

August 13, 2014 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Public Schools is pleased to report improvements for a number of schools in the Scorecard status and “Focus School” designation as measured on the Michigan School Accountability ratings, released on Wednesday, August 13, […]

Summer ESL Academy 4th – 8th Graders Cultivate Literacy Skills and Strong Ties with Community Businesses

August 13, 2014 AAPS News Editor

The community became the curriculum for seventy 4th – 8th grade English Language Learners in the July 7 – 25th, Summer ESL Academy (SESLA). Through site visits, conversations, and informal gatherings, kids and adults came […]

Ann Arbor Public Schools Annexation of Whitmore Lake Public Schools

August 3, 2014 AAPS News Editor

Superintendent’s Blog Dr. Jeanice K. Swift August 3, 2014 You have heard by now of the discussion underway between Ann Arbor Public Schools and Whitmore Lake Public Schools Boards of Education and their exploration of […]

AAPS Staff Visit Singapore Education System

July 15, 2014 AAPS News Editor

21 AAPS staff are now in Singapore, learning, sharing and experiencing the unique Singapore Education System. The Ann Arbor Public Schools is the only school district in the country to benefit from a generous and […]

AAPS Board and Superintendent Dr. Swift Testify at State Board of Ed.

June 24, 2014 AAPS News Editor

President Deb Mexicotte, Vice-President Christine Stead, CFO Marios Demetriou, and Superintendent Jeanice Swift presented testimony to the Michigan State Board of Education on Tuesday, June 17. The presentation articulated the difficulties in balancing the AAPS […]

AAPS and Whitmore Lake Agree to Investigate Annexation

June 24, 2014 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education and Superintendent Swift are pleased to have met with the Whitmore Lake Public Schools Board of Education and Superintendent Hart to explore partnership opportunities that could potentially […]