education

Joybox Express Prepares to Roll

David Fair — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:02:21 +0000

Mr. B's Joybox Express is getting ready to bike the length of the Mississippi River, from Minnesota to New Orleans this fall, and WEMU is getting ready to follow the ride. Mark Braun, aka Mr. B., spoke with WEMU's David Fair about the project and what the Joybox entourage plans to do along the way.

WCC Faculty Protests VP Firing

Andrew Cluley — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:23:57 +0000

The President of Washtenaw Community College and school's faculty agree that better communication is needed at the school, but how to achieve that remains a question. Faculty members spoke out at Tuesday's Board of Trustees meeting in the wake of the dismissal of Vice-President for Instruction, Stuart Blacklaw.

Ypsilanti school board briefed on student achievement

Bob Eccles — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 04:22:07 +0000

The Ypsilanti school board last night received a presentation on the district's efforts to eliminate the achievement gap, but as WEMU's Bob Eccles reports, the presentation may have been a little too thorough, at least for one board member.

Sustainable Development and U.S. Policy

David Fair — Wed, 30 May 2012 14:18:52 +0000

U.S. Partnership for Education and Sustainable Development

Today David talks about government policies regarding recycling, renewable energy, and environmental impact with Debra Rowe, President of the U.S. Partnership for Education and Sustainable Development.

District Consolidation Effort Will Move Forward

Andrew Cluley — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:47:09 +0000

Efforts to unify the Ypsilanti and Willow Run school districts will continue. School boards for both districts have approved a resolution to continue to work toward consolidation.

New Test Gets Passing Grade

Andrew Cluley — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:29:55 +0000

Ann Arbor school district officials say they're already seeing benefits from a new testing program.