EMU boosts student mental health resources through “Building a Community of Caring” initiative
Eastern Michigan University’s Mental Health Task Force is expanding its "Building a Community of Caring" initiative, now in its third year.
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The art of furniture: Ann Arbor exhibit spotlights Adrian woodworking school’s grads
The Adrian-based Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute has teamed up with the Ann Arbor Art Center to highlight furniture as art in an exhibit running Aug. 29-Oct. 5.
LGBTQ+ youth writers get publication and mentorship opportunities through new Ypsi workshop series
This fall, Ypsilanti-based art center Dzanc House will add a new student-led writing workshop series for LGBTQ+ youth to its lineup of free writing, arts, and publishing workshops for young people.
Students see fresh start in new Lincoln High School principal
Student writer Erica Robinson highlights the arrival of Lincoln High School's new principal, Wendy Bridges.
From oral history to fishing, kids share highlights of Parkridge Summer Learning Experience in Ypsi
On Friday, Aug. 8, almost 60 campers ages 6-13 presented the lessons they'd learned during a five-week science, technology, engineering, and math immersion summer camp at Parkridge Community Center in Ypsilanti.
EMU’s Bright Futures after-school program faces federal funding rollercoaster and uncertain future
The program, which supports more than 5,000 students in 22 schools, has had its funding temporarily restored through summer 2026, following a national hold on nearly $7 billion in federal funding.
CTE classes offer career experience in Washtenaw County high schools. Here’s how to sign up for them
More than 70 state-approved career and technical education programs provide practical learning experiences across numerous fields such as skilled trades, technology, culinary arts, and engineering.
Ypsi school research plays a role in case against cutting or eliminating Head Start program
When President Donald Trump's administration announced possible cuts to federal education spending this year, research from Ypsilanti was cited to push back against the prospect of eliminating the Head Start early childhood education program for low-income families.
Nonprofit 826michigan moves to Ypsi with plans to create 25,000 new writers by 2030
After two decades of nurturing young writers from a whimsical robot shop in Ann Arbor, the nonprofit 826michigan is relocating its headquarters to Ypsilanti in a move aimed at deepening impact and expanding access to literacy education.
What happens to AAPS’ recyclables? Students take action to counter an old rumor
Ann Arbor Public Schools students have likely heard that the district doesn't recycle. While this may hold true to a certain extent, there might be more behind the issue than they realize. Student writer Anna Birchok digs into the issue for our Voices of Youth program.
The art of furniture: Ann Arbor exhibit spotlights Adrian woodworking school’s grads
The Adrian-based Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute has teamed up with the Ann Arbor Art Center to highlight furniture as art in an exhibit running Aug. 29-Oct. 5.
LGBTQ+ youth writers get publication and mentorship opportunities through new Ypsi workshop series
This fall, Ypsilanti-based art center Dzanc House will add a new student-led writing workshop series for LGBTQ+ youth to its lineup of free writing, arts, and publishing workshops for young people.
Students see fresh start in new Lincoln High School principal
Student writer Erica Robinson highlights the arrival of Lincoln High School's new principal, Wendy Bridges.
From oral history to fishing, kids share highlights of Parkridge Summer Learning Experience in Ypsi
On Friday, Aug. 8, almost 60 campers ages 6-13 presented the lessons they'd learned during a five-week science, technology, engineering, and math immersion summer camp at Parkridge Community Center in Ypsilanti.
EMU’s Bright Futures after-school program faces federal funding rollercoaster and uncertain future
The program, which supports more than 5,000 students in 22 schools, has had its funding temporarily restored through summer 2026, following a national hold on nearly $7 billion in federal funding.
CTE classes offer career experience in Washtenaw County high schools. Here’s how to sign up for them
More than 70 state-approved career and technical education programs provide practical learning experiences across numerous fields such as skilled trades, technology, culinary arts, and engineering.
Ypsi school research plays a role in case against cutting or eliminating Head Start program
When President Donald Trump's administration announced possible cuts to federal education spending this year, research from Ypsilanti was cited to push back against the prospect of eliminating the Head Start early childhood education program for low-income families.
Nonprofit 826michigan moves to Ypsi with plans to create 25,000 new writers by 2030
After two decades of nurturing young writers from a whimsical robot shop in Ann Arbor, the nonprofit 826michigan is relocating its headquarters to Ypsilanti in a move aimed at deepening impact and expanding access to literacy education.
What happens to AAPS’ recyclables? Students take action to counter an old rumor
Ann Arbor Public Schools students have likely heard that the district doesn't recycle. While this may hold true to a certain extent, there might be more behind the issue than they realize. Student writer Anna Birchok digs into the issue for our Voices of Youth program.
