Behind the scenes of Leslie Science and Nature Center’s merger with the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
Unexpected challenges, and unexpected innovations, have resulted since the two Ann Arbor education nonprofits merged operations last year.
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Washtenaw Community College-led consortium to develop workforce for American Center for Mobility
The office will allow WCC staff to coordinate with ACM to develop mobility curricula, certificates, and degrees, as well as apprenticeship and internship programs.
Video How a collaborative after-school arts program transformed Ypsi’s Holmes Elementary
A new student-designed sculpture garden on the school's front lawn is the product of FLY Art Center's mission to create an after-school arts program that leaves a lasting impact.
Essential arts events for June 2017: Apps in the gallery, immigration, and a living wall
Our picks for this month's essential arts events include an exhibition that "remixes" art and technology, an empathy-building take on the immigrant experience, and an elementary student exhibition.
Designs released, WEOC contribution announced for EMU Strong Hall renovation
The Washtenaw Educational Options Consortium will recognize EMU's commitment to its early college program with a financial contribution to the $40 million renovation project, set to begin this summer.
How Thomson-Shore beat the Great Recession and a publishing industry in turmoil
The recession marked the end of an era for the Dexter-based publisher. But it also sparked fresh innovation that's moved Thomson-Shore into an entirely new era of success.
Unearthing Detroit: WSU program teaches Chelsea kids the value of archaeology
Time Jumpers is a Wayne State University Archaeology Department program where professors and graduate students introduce local students to archaeology through fun, hands-on activities.
Sold-out Ypsi TEDx event announces speakers, plots livestream
Free tickets for the event sold out two hours after they became available, but you may still be able to catch 10 local speakers' talks on the theme of "interdependence" online.
From Cold War to travel ban, Ann Arbor-founded exchange program promotes “one-on-one diplomacy”
Youth For Understanding has become one of the largest intercultural exchange programs in the world, having helped exchange 250,000 students worldwide.
The Backstory: How Ann Arbor’s libraries went public
Funded by private dues and donations, libraries arose in Ann Arbor almost as soon as the city was founded. But government-sponsored public libraries took more time, trial, and error to get going.
Washtenaw Community College-led consortium to develop workforce for American Center for Mobility
The office will allow WCC staff to coordinate with ACM to develop mobility curricula, certificates, and degrees, as well as apprenticeship and internship programs.
Video How a collaborative after-school arts program transformed Ypsi’s Holmes Elementary
A new student-designed sculpture garden on the school's front lawn is the product of FLY Art Center's mission to create an after-school arts program that leaves a lasting impact.
Essential arts events for June 2017: Apps in the gallery, immigration, and a living wall
Our picks for this month's essential arts events include an exhibition that "remixes" art and technology, an empathy-building take on the immigrant experience, and an elementary student exhibition.
Designs released, WEOC contribution announced for EMU Strong Hall renovation
The Washtenaw Educational Options Consortium will recognize EMU's commitment to its early college program with a financial contribution to the $40 million renovation project, set to begin this summer.
How Thomson-Shore beat the Great Recession and a publishing industry in turmoil
The recession marked the end of an era for the Dexter-based publisher. But it also sparked fresh innovation that's moved Thomson-Shore into an entirely new era of success.
Unearthing Detroit: WSU program teaches Chelsea kids the value of archaeology
Time Jumpers is a Wayne State University Archaeology Department program where professors and graduate students introduce local students to archaeology through fun, hands-on activities.
Sold-out Ypsi TEDx event announces speakers, plots livestream
Free tickets for the event sold out two hours after they became available, but you may still be able to catch 10 local speakers' talks on the theme of "interdependence" online.
From Cold War to travel ban, Ann Arbor-founded exchange program promotes “one-on-one diplomacy”
Youth For Understanding has become one of the largest intercultural exchange programs in the world, having helped exchange 250,000 students worldwide.
The Backstory: How Ann Arbor’s libraries went public
Funded by private dues and donations, libraries arose in Ann Arbor almost as soon as the city was founded. But government-sponsored public libraries took more time, trial, and error to get going.
