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Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce endorses Tech Bond

May 3, 2012 AAPS News Editor

In a letter to the members of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education, the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce voiced its support of the 2012 Tech Bond. This letter of support follows the Tech Advisory Group’s endorsement of the Tech Bond.

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Forsythe KMO Team gold in Michigan, sixth in nation in April contest

May 3, 2012 AAPS News Editor

The Forsythe Knowledge Master team saved the best for last as they finished first in the state, out of ten teams, in the Knowledge Master Open held April 25. In three previous contests this year, […]

C-SPAN visits Pioneer, gives students awards for film competition

May 3, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Six Pioneer High School students jumpstarted their future careers in documentary filmmaking this week. The junior AP government students were honored with awards from C-SPAN after submitting mini-documentaries to its 2012 StudentCam […]

Local tech experts endorse the Technology Bond

May 2, 2012 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools has a partner as it develops its technology plans: the Tech Advisory Group.

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Pittsfield Elementary celebrates science

May 1, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Crowds of family and friends enjoyed the annual Pittsfield Elementary Science Fair held Thursday, April 26. Displays ranging from planets to pizza and magnets to magma filled the multi-purpose room and school gym.

First-annual Pioneer Literary Arts Awards honor student writers

May 1, 2012 AAPS News Editor

The first-ever Literary Arts Awards at Pioneer High School dished out prizes for poetry, fiction, journalism, essay and satire on Friday, April 27.

WSG Gallery exhibits Community High School artists

April 30, 2012 AAPS News Editor

These fine young artists from Community High School exhibited their work at the WSG Gallery in Ann Arbor in conjunction with the recent Youth Art Month celebration.

Before technology upgrades, old schools need renovations

April 27, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Burns Park Elementary looks like an idyllic old fashioned school from the early 20th century. The brick building boasts huge paned windows, crown moldings and alcoves. Surrounding oak trees only add to the charm. But this pretty little picture turns nightmarish for a technology expert who wants to update the school to 21st century technology.

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Spanish students use web, tech resources to work on speaking skills

April 26, 2012 AAPS News Editor

In an eighth grade Spanish class at Tappan Middle School earlier this month, Jennifer Shaw’s students learned how to become weather forecasters. Well, that’s what sounded like. Using the website ed.voicethread.com, Shaw’s students practiced their Spanish speaking skills while using a slew of technology resources.

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It’s springtime in the Tappan Garden

April 24, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh You can learn a lot by playing in the dirt. You can learn about starting seeds, pulling weeds, the life cycle and the compost pile. Now that spring is in full swing, […]