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Making math fun: Volunteer tutors help students build confidence, strategizing skills at Abbot Elementary

February 6, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Sometimes, a little extra attention can go a long way. In a 6-week pilot program, volunteers from Comerica Bank and Google have been playing math games with fourth and fifth grade students […]

Win this car at a Huron High School raffle

February 6, 2012 AAPS News Editor

If you buy raffle tickets before Feb. 11, you have a chance to win a car.

U.S. Navy Band to perform at Pioneer High School in March

February 3, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Pioneer High School is honored to host a performance of the U.S. Navy Bands on March 10.

Huron High School student raises money for earthquake victims in Japan

February 2, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh, AAPS News Service Huron High School student Andy Hsaio has family in Japan, so when last year’s 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck, he was spurred to action.

Pioneer special education students participate in Special Olympics Winter Games

February 1, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh, AAPS News Service Next week, nine Pioneer High School students are going on the trip of a lifetime: they’re competing in the Olympics.

Learn how to write successful grants

February 1, 2012 AAPS News Editor

If you’re an AAPS staff member, be sure not to miss the new grants website and blog. Created by Grants Coordinator Chris Barry, the site offers resources for crafting and getting the grants you need.

Old computers lead to workarounds, wait time during reading intervention

January 27, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Editor’s Note: On May 8 voters in the Ann Arbor Public Schools will be asked to consider a bond issue to replace aging district technology and provide technology to support 21st century learning. The program […]

Welcome to the new AAPS News!

January 27, 2012 AAPS News Editor

You may have noticed some changes at the AAPS district news site. There’s a new design, a front page that changes daily, a “Latest News” page full of recent stories, and a page dedicated to […]

We’re giving away a $50 gift card to Nicola’s Books!

January 27, 2012 AAPS News Editor

We’re happy to offer a $50 gift card from Nicola’s Books, one of our sponsors. Just be one of the first 100 people to “like” AAPS on Facebook or to follow AAPS on Twitter. The […]

Extra library books find new home at AAPS

January 26, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh, AAPS News Service A few times a year, libraries clean out their inventories and get rid of excess books. But those books aren’t just tossed into the trash. Instead, materials at the […]