“Preschool for all” push results in higher enrollment and more classrooms in Ypsi schools
Preschool enrollment in Washtenaw County rose 15% this school year, with most of that growth coming from the Ypsi area.
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Kids invited to build and test toy vehicles in traveling exhibit at Ann Arbor museum
From now until April, the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is welcoming visitors of all ages to a new traveling exhibit called Mobilab.
Ypsi teacher covers school walls with her paintings
Estabrook Elementary School art teacher Stacy Schwartz has been working for the past seven years to fill the Ypsilanti school’s walls with custom murals and artwork.
Ann Arbor nonprofit champions youth arts education, plans lantern walk at Leslie Science Center
Doodles Academy is an Ann Arbor-based nonprofit championing access to high-quality holistic arts education for kids in grades K-5.
Nonprofit seeks to empower young people in Ypsi Township’s West Willow neighborhood
With a mission to nurture positive, healthy, and fulfilling lives, Odindi Youth Action Village envisions a future where every young person has the resources and encouragement to reach their full potential.
New vending machines at Ypsi schools offer free books for students
Ypsilanti Community Schools students can win tokens to "purchase" free reading materials from 10 new book vending machines located in the district's schools.
What gives you hope for Washtenaw County in 2025?
Our staff weighs in on what inspires hope in our community for the coming year.
Washtenaw County schools explore consolidating career technical education for consistency and equity
No Washtenaw County student has access to all 60 of the county's CTE offerings. That could change, though, as school officials explore ways to consolidate CTE offerings.
Free event to offer employers introduction to creating registered apprenticeships
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, Michigan Works! Southeast is inviting area employers to a free event in Ann Arbor that will cover the basics of creating a registered apprenticeship program.
New WCC program offers financial assistance and apprenticeships for future teachers
Those considering a teaching career could have their college tuition and fees paid for through a new Washtenaw Community College program designed to address Michigan's educator shortage.
Kids invited to build and test toy vehicles in traveling exhibit at Ann Arbor museum
From now until April, the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is welcoming visitors of all ages to a new traveling exhibit called Mobilab.
Ypsi teacher covers school walls with her paintings
Estabrook Elementary School art teacher Stacy Schwartz has been working for the past seven years to fill the Ypsilanti school’s walls with custom murals and artwork.
Ann Arbor nonprofit champions youth arts education, plans lantern walk at Leslie Science Center
Doodles Academy is an Ann Arbor-based nonprofit championing access to high-quality holistic arts education for kids in grades K-5.
Nonprofit seeks to empower young people in Ypsi Township’s West Willow neighborhood
With a mission to nurture positive, healthy, and fulfilling lives, Odindi Youth Action Village envisions a future where every young person has the resources and encouragement to reach their full potential.
New vending machines at Ypsi schools offer free books for students
Ypsilanti Community Schools students can win tokens to "purchase" free reading materials from 10 new book vending machines located in the district's schools.
What gives you hope for Washtenaw County in 2025?
Our staff weighs in on what inspires hope in our community for the coming year.
Washtenaw County schools explore consolidating career technical education for consistency and equity
No Washtenaw County student has access to all 60 of the county's CTE offerings. That could change, though, as school officials explore ways to consolidate CTE offerings.
Free event to offer employers introduction to creating registered apprenticeships
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, Michigan Works! Southeast is inviting area employers to a free event in Ann Arbor that will cover the basics of creating a registered apprenticeship program.
New WCC program offers financial assistance and apprenticeships for future teachers
Those considering a teaching career could have their college tuition and fees paid for through a new Washtenaw Community College program designed to address Michigan's educator shortage.
