Education

Anthony Lutz repairing a bike at the Ypsi Bike Co-op's booth at Ypsilanti's Depot Town farmers market.

Ypsi Bike Co-op offers education, advocacy, and free repair help for local cyclists

Over the past six years, dedicated volunteers at the Ypsi Bike Co-op have been working to educate Ypsi's community on bike maintenance and safety in order to get more cyclists out on the road.

Latest in Education
Sarah Hierman, Shannon Novara, and DarNesha Green.
Washtenaw ISD implements school mental health programming with $2.3 million in millage funds

The funds have resulted in initiatives ranging from a "Zen Room" for students to programs that support parents' mental health.

EMU students promote the Elijah and Chase 5K in 2022.
5K in Ypsi to raise awareness and money for children’s literacy

The Elijah and Chase 5K Run/Walk for Literacy Awareness, founded in Detroit, will come to Eastern Michigan University for the second time on Oct. 21.

Underdawg Nation Director Deshawn Leeth.
After going to prison at 18, Ypsi man launches nonprofit to prevent local kids from doing the same

Deshawn Leeth's passion for providing mentorship, guidance, and hope to youth comes directly from his lived experience in the juvenile justice system.

Beth Currans and Meghan Lechner of EMU's College In Prison program.
EMU launches first-ever bachelor’s degree program for Michigan’s only women’s prison

Though some private colleges have also begun offering college in prison programs across Michigan Department of Corrections facilities, EMU is the first public university to do so.

Brie Nikora, Rivers Brown-Danovi, and Kelly Scott at the Ypsilanti District Library-Whittaker.
Ypsi District Library wins ALA grant to offer Great Stories book club to underserved teens

As part of the Great Stories Club, YDL staff will work with a small group of teens to read and discuss stories that explore questions of race, identity, and more.

Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti teachers participate in Embracing Our Differences' workshop.
Ann Arbor nonprofit holds joint workshop on diversity and arts for Ann Arbor and Ypsi teachers

Embracing Our Differences Michigan Executive Director Nancy Margolis explains that the idea behind the workshop was to provide educators from both Ann Arbor Public Schools and Ypsilanti Community Schools with "curriculum they could easily use in their classroom or school."

Ginny Leikam, the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission's superintendent of planning and the Natural Areas Preservation Program, at the Michigan Folk School.
Michigan Folk School set to expand traditional crafts education through Washtenaw County partnership

The founders of the Michigan Folk School recently turned it over to Washtenaw County's Parks and Recreation Commission, which has worked rapidly to expand on the founders' original vision.

Heather Wysor at Water Street.
Free walking tours highlight the “re-wilding” of Ypsi’s Water Street property

The 38-acre property has gained a complicated reputation due to development challenges, but some see it as a natural, educational space where native species can flourish.

Kayakers on the Huron River during Fall River Day.
Fall River Day returns to Ypsi, offering boat trips and more

The annual event in Frog Island Park features canoe and kayak trips along the Huron River as well as family-friendly activities and educational programming. 

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