Education

Washtenaw Community College students study in the Bailey Library.

WCC receives grant to expand free textbook program

Washtenaw Community College has been awarded a new state grant that will expand a program that provides students free digital textbooks and other low-cost learning materials.

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Eastern Michigan University student Avi Dragun holds a vial containing a fiber found in a Peruvian mummy.
EMU professor and students present Peruvian mummy research at international congress

An Eastern Michigan University chemistry professor and two undergraduate students presented at the 11th World Congress on Mummy Studies in Cusco, Peru.

BEST Leadership Program participant Nha Nguyen.
New program offers Washtenaw County students experience in business, entertainment, sports, and tourism

Students in the BEST leadership program gain valuable experience to take their ambitions to the next level through hands-on learning, real industry connections, and opportunities to expose their talents.

An opening event for the new electric vehicle and battery lab at Washtenaw Community College.
WCC opens new electric vehicle and battery lab to expand mobility education offerings

Building on its long-term commitment to mobility education, Washtenaw Community College has unveiled a new electric vehicle and battery laboratory.

Saline High School teacher Corbin Brown and student Dakota Ford with a drone they use in class.
From drone farming to table: Washtenaw County culinary students use innovative tech

Culinary students are using drones to learn about modern farming methods and where their ingredients come from, while also providing useful skills for future jobs.

Student Nora McDonald and Principal Celeste Green stand outside Puentes Multilingual School in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Students get dual English- and Spanish-language instruction at new Ypsi school

Puentes Multilingual School in Ypsilanti serves students in kindergarten through fourth grade.

Cybersecurity programs prepare Washtenaw County high schoolers for future careers

As Michigan continues to build a reputation as a powerhouse in the world of cybersecurity, Washtenaw County high schoolers have the opportunity to become leaders in the field.

Dylan Presley with a robot arm at Ypsilanti Community High School.
How an Ypsi high schooler found “direction” in skilled trades after taking CTE classes

Dylan Presley found his calling in career and technical education (CTE) classes, and he expects to go into the trades after he graduates high school.

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.

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.

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