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WCC recognized by Washtenaw County with Environmental Excellence Award
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (127+ words) The Washtenaw County government has recognized Washtenaw Community College with an Environmental Excellence Partnership Program Award. WEMU's Ana Longoria has the story. WCC recognized by Washtenaw County with Environmental Excellence Award Washtenaw County government has recognized Washtenaw Community College with…...
School board member sues Rochester Schools over privacy policy
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (458+ words) A Rochester Community Schools trustee is suing her district over free speech concerns. Carol Beth Litkouhi says her fellow board members censured her for writing an op-ed criticizing a proposed millage to fund schools in Oakland County. She claims district…...
AAPS and City of Ann Arbor meet to form cooperative ties
2+ day, 23+ min ago (116+ words) Officials from Ann Arbor Public Schools and the City of Ann Arbor are looking to strengthen cooperation between the two entities in the year ahead. The "Partners in Progress: City School Collaboration" meeting was a first-of-its-kind opportunity for school and…...
Washtenaw County school districts consider allotted snow day extension plans
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (140+ words) Washtenaw County school districts consider allotted snow day extension plans'WEMU Washtenaw County school districts consider allotted snow day extension plans As winter weather leads to more school closures, some districts may have to consider extending the school year. Local school…...
YCHS Principal Dr. Chelsea Harris-Hugan inspires students to be agents of change
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (357+ words) Ypsilanti Community High School Caroline MacGregor: You're listening to 89.1 WEMU. This is Black History Month, and we're here today to celebrate and reflect on Black achievement in the community. With me today is my guest, Dr. Chelsea Harris-Hugan. She's the…...
WISD looks to adopt new education strategies from other districts
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (131+ words) WISD looks to adopt new education strategies from other districts'WEMU WISD looks to adopt new education strategies from other districts The Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) is looking to utilize strategies from other districts to improve its educational programming throughout…...
Local educator says decreased anxiety would be benefit of ban on cell phone use in classrooms
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (144+ words) Local educator says decreased anxiety would be benefit of ban on cell phone use in classrooms'WEMU Local educator says decreased anxiety would be benefit of ban on cell phone use in classrooms Legislation waiting for Governor Gretchen Whitmer's signature would…...
Ypsilanti Township residents get ready for Thursday's U-M open house on information center
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (166+ words) Ypsilanti Township residents get ready for Thursday's U-M open house on information center'wemu.org Ypsilanti Township residents get ready for Thursday's U-M open house on information center The University of Michigan is holding an open house tonight to inform residents…...
#OTGYpsi: Nick Azzaro brings his 'Ypsilanti Future History' project to Ypsilanti Community Schools
1+ week, 1+ day ago (368+ words) Sarah Rigg's Feature Article:Students respond to Ypsi history through art in "Ypsilanti Future History" project Nick Azzaro: Thank you so much for having me! Lee Van Roth: So, for listeners who may not be familiar or if this is…...
Michigan Senate poised to send classroom cell phone ban to Whitmer
2+ week, 16+ hour ago (143+ words) Michigan Senate poised to send classroom cell phone ban to Whitmer'WEMU Michigan Senate poised to send classroom cell phone ban to Whitmer The state Senate is poised for a final vote on legislation to require school districts to create policies…...