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Office of Special Education hosts screening of inspirational film about swim team made up of students with autism

April 18, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Some Ann Arbor Public Schools families and staff members shared laughs and a few tears last week watching the movie Swim Team at Pioneer High School. The AAPS Office of Special Education hosted the screening […]

Features

Days before he competes in Tokyo, Paralympian John Kusku inspires students in the SISS summer program

July 23, 2021 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Silver medalist John Kusku, a blind Paralympian and member of the USA Men’s Goalball Team, is on his way to Tokyo soon. But first, he wanted to stop in at […]

Elementary News

At Wines Elementary, inclusion is `just who we are’

March 29, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Story and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Inclusion is so built into the culture at Wines Elementary, it’s hard to spot it when you see it. People sometimes think of inclusion as something […]

Elementary News

Visually impaired students fully engage in activities; enhance classroom culture

November 29, 2016 AAPS News Editor

Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a story on how one AAPS elementary school welcomes and helps two visually impaired students succeed in their kindergarten and second grade classrooms. Story, photos and video by […]

Elementary News

‘The sky’s the limit.’ Visually impaired students thriving; tech savvy

November 28, 2016 AAPS News Editor

Story, photos and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Inclusion, diversity, hard work, and compassion are among the values celebrated at Bryant Elementary. In fact, the school was named for custodian Clifford E. Bryant, who […]

Features

Students must be surrounded by adults who believe they can succeed, specialist tells educators

August 19, 2016 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Educational trainer Charlie Appelstein didn’t compare notes with AAPS Superintendent Jeanice Swift before he spoke to staff Thursday at a day-long conference Thursday. But the two are clearly on the […]

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