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Both high school students and teachers lead nutrition education classes for the ambitious University of Michigan-based program.
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U-M to open new cross-disciplinary school for sustainability
Tentatively scheduled to open next fall, the school would replace the School of Natural Resources and the Environment.
Leading through the arts: Teens across the state are transforming Michigan’s creative landscape
When it comes to incorporating the voices of youth in arts programming, Michigan is leading the way. Teens in Ann Arbor, Detroit and Grand Rapids are bringing a fresh perspective to cultural realms across the state, from addressing racism and police brutality through the arts to running an indie record label.
New study confirms economic impact of eight placemaking assets every community should have
What assets make a community strong? You might be surprised to learn that the things that deliver the biggest economic bang for the buck aren't what's traditionally discussed in Michigan. Check out these eight placemaking drivers.
U-M business students learn to make money… and a difference
The mission to create profit and the mission to do good are not necessarily mutually exclusive. Students at U-M's Ross School of Business see the recently created Center for Social Impact as a pathway to doing both.
The Backstory: School’s out for summer!
School's out for summer. Out till fall. And some might not go back at all. Concentrate's armchair historian Patti Smith looks at how old timey Ann Arbor once celebrated high school graduation.
Private school, public issues: A conversation with Walter Landberg
Common Core, economic disparity, access to learning, the future of the American education system has been debated at just about every level of society. Public schools are typically the focus. But what about private or independent schools? Where do they fit into the conversation?
Washtenaw County’s 5 most innovative high school classes
The modern high school curriculum doesn't look quite like it did a decade ago. While the core subjects remain, new ideas about how to teach to the next generation are finding their way into the classroom. Concentrate highlights five of the most innovative high school classes in the county.
Washtenaw County schools catch the International Baccalaureate bug
The rush to establish International Baccalaureate schools in Washtenaw is on, with a regionally supported high school in Ypsilanti achieving high marks, a programme in Dexter and, now, Ann Arbor vowing to establish its own program track. But will these efforts complement or compete against each other?
New leadership, new brand, new era: The big, broad vision of Ypsilanti Schools’ new superintendent
Ypsilanti Community Schools is a district with serious challenges, from a shrinking population to negative perceptions. Dr. Benjamin Edmonson is taking them all on with gusto. Here's what YCS's new superintendent has planned for the struggling schools.
U-M to open new cross-disciplinary school for sustainability
Tentatively scheduled to open next fall, the school would replace the School of Natural Resources and the Environment.
Leading through the arts: Teens across the state are transforming Michigan’s creative landscape
When it comes to incorporating the voices of youth in arts programming, Michigan is leading the way. Teens in Ann Arbor, Detroit and Grand Rapids are bringing a fresh perspective to cultural realms across the state, from addressing racism and police brutality through the arts to running an indie record label.
New study confirms economic impact of eight placemaking assets every community should have
What assets make a community strong? You might be surprised to learn that the things that deliver the biggest economic bang for the buck aren't what's traditionally discussed in Michigan. Check out these eight placemaking drivers.
U-M business students learn to make money… and a difference
The mission to create profit and the mission to do good are not necessarily mutually exclusive. Students at U-M's Ross School of Business see the recently created Center for Social Impact as a pathway to doing both.
The Backstory: School’s out for summer!
School's out for summer. Out till fall. And some might not go back at all. Concentrate's armchair historian Patti Smith looks at how old timey Ann Arbor once celebrated high school graduation.
Private school, public issues: A conversation with Walter Landberg
Common Core, economic disparity, access to learning, the future of the American education system has been debated at just about every level of society. Public schools are typically the focus. But what about private or independent schools? Where do they fit into the conversation?
Washtenaw County’s 5 most innovative high school classes
The modern high school curriculum doesn't look quite like it did a decade ago. While the core subjects remain, new ideas about how to teach to the next generation are finding their way into the classroom. Concentrate highlights five of the most innovative high school classes in the county.
Washtenaw County schools catch the International Baccalaureate bug
The rush to establish International Baccalaureate schools in Washtenaw is on, with a regionally supported high school in Ypsilanti achieving high marks, a programme in Dexter and, now, Ann Arbor vowing to establish its own program track. But will these efforts complement or compete against each other?
New leadership, new brand, new era: The big, broad vision of Ypsilanti Schools’ new superintendent
Ypsilanti Community Schools is a district with serious challenges, from a shrinking population to negative perceptions. Dr. Benjamin Edmonson is taking them all on with gusto. Here's what YCS's new superintendent has planned for the struggling schools.
