Education

Coverage of schools from kindergarten through higher education, including trade and online training, and childcare.

An opening event for Green Apple Garden Playschool.

New early childhood center opens in Ann Arbor with Community Foundation support

The nonprofit Apple Playschools opened a new early childhood center in Ann Arbor on Aug. 25, financed by a $775,000 Impact Investment loan from the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation.

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Students and instructors in a drone aviation class at the former Bessie Hoffman Elementary School in Belleville.
Drone pilot program offers Ypsi-area high schoolers early training for aviation careers

A new drone aviation technology pilot program is giving students hands-on experience, mentorship, and a focus on real-world skills.

RCTC culinary arts program student Shamiyah Payne.
Ypsi high school adds International Baccalaureate program for juniors and seniors

The Ypsilanti Community Schools district is paving the way for students to have an International Baccalaureate stamp on their schooling from kindergarten through graduation.

Pulse collaboration with MiLeap seeks to transform child care access in Michigan

The Pulse initiative is transforming early childhood in Michigan by bridging the gap between research and practice.

Estabrook Elementary School in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Ypsi school opens new student support hub

Estabrook Elementary has opened the Eagles Nest, a student support hub that will unite the school's Intense Student Support Network staff and offer resources for students and caregivers.

Students Liahni Quijada (left) and Nha Nguyen (right) with Ji Hye Kim (center) at her restaurant, Little Kim. Quijada and Nguyen were among a group of students selected to design a pop-up dinner at Kim's restaurant, Miss Kim, after winning culinary competitions.
Washtenaw County high schoolers bring home accolades in manufacturing, cooking, and more

In local, state, and national competitions, students are finding early professional recognition in their future career paths.

Brick Elementary students Grace Andrzejewski, Harper Lehto, and Victoria Giardini (front row) hold up robots that their teacher, Jodi VanHevel (in back), uses in class.
Elementary students get STEM exposure in every class at this Ypsi-area school

Brick Elementary aims to help students learn how to problem-solve and work together as teams.

Detroit vs. outstate: Do child care challenges differ for urban and rural families?

While geography shapes experience, families face similar struggles finding child care.

Andrew Milkey, project manager at Ideal Contracting.
From builders to health leaders, these Washtenaw County professionals found their start in high school CTE classes

Career and technical education (CTE) programs are instrumental in preparing the next generation of builders, managers, and innovators.

Evan Aeschliman at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.
From high school CTE classes to WCC to U-M, Saline native blazes his own trail in business

Evan Aeschliman has forged his own path toward a career in business, progressing from high school career and technical education courses to Washtenaw Community College to the University of Michigan.

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