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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. 

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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.

Deb Anderson with a photo of her grandmother and Youth For Understanding Founder Rachel Andresen
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.

Librarians at Ann Arbor's Carnegie library.
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.

Pontiac Councilwoman Doris Taylor Burks at Pontiac City Hall
Local elected officials of color on race and politics in the age of Trump, part 2

City council members of color from Ypsilanti, Detroit, and Pontiac weigh in on tackling a volatile political climate and how public perceptions have affected their careers.

Victoria Green and the downtown Ann Arbor District Library
Cool Jobs: AADL board member Victoria Green on the future of Ann Arbor’s libraries

Ann Arbor rejected a 2012 bond proposal to renovate the downtown library, but one of the library's newest board members says the community is still open to rejuvenating the space.

Leland Spratt models Puffer Reds gear.
Collaboration gives Ypsi High students professional photography opportunity

Through a new agreement with downtown Ypsi clothing boutique Puffer Reds, students are learning to model and shoot fashion photos.

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Mentor relationships boost productivity and confidence for online learners

The student working online at least part of the day appears to be a completely independent learner. But that's not exactly true. Online learners have mentors who encourage them, keep them on track, and relate their digital work to the real world. This critical layer of support helps students achieve satisfying learning experiences and successful completion.

Ken Kozora of Horns for the Holidays at Oz's Music
How Horns for the Holidays puts music in the hands of kids in need

The organization founded by Manchester musician Ken Kozora celebrates its 20th anniversary, and approximately 600 musical instruments distributed to area children, this year.

Farm to school program is good for students, schools, and farmers alike

Eating healthy food from local farmers across Michigan better prepares students to learn as it creates good lifelong habits.   

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