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AAPS STEAM Expo: Not your typical science fair

December 7, 2016 AAPS News Editor

Photos, video and slideshow by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Robots. Rainbows of laser-made nanoparticles. A sparkling EcoCar 3. Visitors to the annual STEAM Expo at Huron High School Tuesday night had plenty to experience as […]

AAPS named a winner in the annual MSPRA communications contest

December 2, 2016 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Public Schools has been named a winner in the annual Michigan School Public Relations Association Communications Contest. AAPS District News Editor Jo Mathis received Distinguished Achievement awards in the photography and social media […]

A group of about 20 high school students in a classroom with their teacher holding up his grant award

Ann Arbor Educational Foundation awards 22 teacher grants

December 1, 2016 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor Educational Foundation this year awarded 22 teacher grants, totaling over $28,000. This year the foundation focused on literacy programs.

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Annual STEAM Expo & CTE Career Night highlights exciting AAPS programs

December 1, 2016 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Two events running simultaneously at Huron High School from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6 will give visitors an up-close look at some exciting programs offered at […]

Sophia Dubreuil, Westerman Preschool & Family Center teacher

November 30, 2016 AAPS News Editor

Profile and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Sophia Dubreuil grew up in New York, the daughter of Haitian immigrants Antoine and Marie-Solange Dubreuil. In 1986 she accepted a full track scholarship to The […]

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 […]

‘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 […]

Final in the series: Huron High senior Taimor Williams honored as ‘Young Man of Promise’

November 23, 2016 AAPS News Editor

Editor’s note: Six AAPS high school seniors were recently named “Young Men of Promise” by the Delta Psi Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. The students were recognized during […]

Annual Pathways Family & Community Dinner builds fellowship

November 22, 2016 AAPS News Editor

Photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor The second annual Pathways Family & Community Dinner Monday night was another successful evening of fellowship, community building and great food. Staff served the buffet, and guests later […]

Fifth in a series: Pathways senior Antuan Fletcher honored as `Young Man of Promise’

November 22, 2016 AAPS News Editor

Editor’s note: Six AAPS high school seniors were recently named “Young Men of Promise” by the Delta Psi Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. This is one in a series of profiles […]