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School Bells: Program tonight focuses on preventing bullying
An evening program of The Parent University will look at why bullying among children is on the rise and what interventions can be used to stop it.
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Holocaust survivor shares story with Community High students
Holocaust survivor and retired U-M professor Irene Butter speaks to students at Community High, sharing her life story.
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Board OKs custodial contract, eyes consolidated busing
The Ann Arbor school board has OK’d a contract with custodial and maintenance employees, avoiding privatizing services, and is considering a consolidated countywide busing plan to save money.
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Foundation director shares her vision for education
AAPS Educational Foundation Executive Director Wendy Correll is in the spotlight due to her recent efforts to raise money for the Ann Arbor Public Schools through the foundation’s “One Million Reasons” campaign.
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Huron Symphony to perform final Concerto Concert Thursday
The Huron High School Symphony Orchestra will give its final concert of the year on Thursday evening, April 29. This evening of music-making will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Meyers Auditorium at HHS, 2727 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor. The event is free to the public.
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‘Early bird’ summer camp registration under way
More than 200 summer camp offerings are made available through the district’s Community Education and Recreation Department. Visit www.aareced.com or call 734-994-2300.
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5 will be considered for open seat on Ann Arbor Board of Education
District residents James Corey, Victoria Haviland, Noah Hurwitz, Jack Panitch and Andy Thomas have all applied to fill a vacant seat on the Ann Arbor school board. Trustees are expected to fill the post on May 12 at the regular board meeting.
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Gardens are outdoor classrooms, a chance to learn about nutrition
Both Burns Park and Northside elementary schools have received grants from the AAPS Educational Foundation to start school gardens, designed as outdoor classrooms. Burns Park is well under way, while Northside is getting started this spring.
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Sign of spring: High school crew teams take to the river
The sport of crew is becoming more popular in established programs at Pioneer and Huron high schools and is also catching on at Skyline, as team members at all schools prepare for May championships that qualify them for national regattas.
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Lawton launches recycling effort, Northside sees a ‘kinder’ Earth
While schools around Ann Arbor celebrated Earth Day, Lawton Elementary students work toward an all-school recycling effort. At Northside, a local illustrator a Native American approach to living.