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Student Achievement Report shows students continue to perform at high levels

October 12, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh The district presented positive news at Wednesday’s Board of Education meeting with the 2012-2013 Student Achievement Report. The comprehensive report shows the district continues to make progress in addressing the achievement gap. […]

Long walks stretch kindergarteners’ legs, minds

October 12, 2012 AAPS News Editor

AAO teacher Diane VanDorn takes her students on walks often, providing her ambling kindergarteners myriad learning opportunities.

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VIDEOS: Hikone-Ann Arbor exchange provides lessons in culture, lifelong friendships

October 10, 2012 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor Educational Exchange Program provides young teens from Ann Arbor and its sister city of Hikone, Japan the opportunity to engage with a culture halfway across the world.

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Bach kindergarteners, fifth graders learn sign language

October 7, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh With a head full of curly blonde hair and a wide smile, Jacob looks like any other energetic kindergartener at Bach Elementary. He sits with his friends at lunch, puts away […]

VIDEO: Fun Run raises over 2K for Carpenter Elementary

October 5, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh This year’s Fun Run raised heart rates and money at Carpenter Elementary. The annual fundraiser is a combination of fundraising and exercise. Students collect pledges and promise to run during the Fun […]

VIDEO: Community students perform African folk tales for Bryant Elementary

October 4, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Bryant Elementary was treated to surprise performances of African folk tales today by seasoned professionals who brought the stories to life. Those seasoned professionals were Community High School students from Janelle Johnson’s […]

Anti-bullying advocate Kevin Epling encourages Forsythe students to become change agents

October 2, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Last year in December, Kevin Epling was thrilled when Michigan passed anti-bullying legislation called “Matt’s Law” in memory of his teenage son who committed suicide after a hazing incident. Epling worked […]

VIDEOS: ‘HistoryMaker,’ opera star Dr. George Shirley visits Logan Elementary

September 28, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh On Sept. 28, nearly 500 “HistoryMakers” descended upon schools in 77 cities and 35 states. Logan Elementary was one of those schools, and it was visited by Dr. George Shirley, the first […]

Pioneer’s Tracey Van Dusen earns senior fellowship with C-SPAN

September 26, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Barack Obama. John McCain. Arne Duncan. Pioneer High School A.P. Government teacher Tracey Van Dusen doesn’t just teach about these political players; she’s met them. In her free time, Van Dusen pursues […]

Skyline Equestrian team wins district championship

September 24, 2012 AAPS News Editor

The Skyline Equestrian team swept the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association District series by winning the third meet, securing its third district championship in four years and earning a trip to the MIHA Regional Championships. Senior […]