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Ed Foundation adds world language to funding list

November 19, 2010 AAPS News Editor

The AAPS Educational Foundation will again fund the district’s elementary world language partnership with U-M this year, bringing the foundation’s total to $230,000 for major projects funded in the district this fall.

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School Bells: Black college tour, pancake dinner, free concert for students, young playwrights highlighted

November 16, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Historically black college tour info meetings this week, student builder’s pancake dinner Nov. 30, free Michigan Pops concert for students Nov. 21, 1-act play festival involves student playwrights.

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AAPSEF funds $123,000 in ‘Initiatives for Excellence’ grants

November 11, 2010 AAPS News Editor

The AAPS Educational Foundation has funded Elementary Enrichment, Environmental Science, fifth-grade music and testing assessment programs plus 28 teacher grants for 2010-11. And more are being considered.

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Community jazz combos take the stage at Keystone Underground

November 8, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Tonight, Nov. 8, The Community High School jazz combos Blue Truth and Standard Deviation will be welcomed by the Paul Keller Orchestra to the stage at the Keystone Underground in Ypsilanti as PKO’s special guest student band in the 2010-11 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program.

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Ann Arbor moves ahead on search for new superintendent

November 8, 2010 AAPS News Editor

An application deadline of Jan. 25, 2011 has been set for those applying to be the new superintendent for the Ann Arbor Public Schools. The school board has said it will have a candidate in place before the next school year begins.

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Ann Arbor, U-M eye partnership for campus at Mitchell and Scarlett

November 8, 2010 AAPS News Editor

A K-8 program for Mitchell and Scarlett schools could offer a balanced school year calendar with a shorter summer break and more school year inter-sessions for academic enrichment or traditional family time.

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AAPAC helps families of special needs students

November 8, 2010 AAPS News Editor

As a board-approved community group, The Ann Arbor Parent Advisory Committee for Special Education works with the district and with families, assisting in the often-complicated process for special education and special needs students.

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White set to return from military duty to principal’s post at Pioneer

November 8, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Michael White is expected to return to his principal’s role in January, replacing current principal Tamber Woodworth in the second semester of school. Woodworth says she plans to retire.

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School Bells: Corbitt retires from Bryant principalship

November 8, 2010 AAPS News Editor

A series of briefs from around the district including: Luther Corbitt retires from Bryant, Skyline sophomore begins online column, WISD superintendent to retire in December, seven districts embrace IB county program.

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Wednesday the final night of superintendent search forums

October 26, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor students and parents told consultants Tuesday they were looking for a leader who is responsive, knowledgeable and someone who will listen and lead the district. Additional forums are Wednesday night.

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