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There is a national, state, and local teacher shortage, and demographics show it's a problem that won't be easily solved. In fact, it'll take some innovative thinking to recruit and retain new teachers, particularly those from marginalized parts of our community. EMU assistant professor, Dr. Iman Grewal, is working toward that end with EMU's NEXT Scholars and Hope Partners programs—something she terms a radical redesign of the student teaching experience. Learn more in her conversation with WEMU's David Fair.
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Embracing Our Differences plants the seeds of diversity, equity, and inclusion in billboard-sized art installations sprinkled throughout four parks in Washtenaw County. Join Deb Polich on this edition of "creative:impact," and meet organizers Nancy Margolis and Lynne Settles to hear more about this exciting project.
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Nonprofits in Washtenaw County have been heavily reliant on volunteers as we manage our way through a global pandemic. The fact of the matter is, they've always been an important safety net and most are reliant on volunteers. Bridget Herrmann is Vice President for Impact and Advocacy at the United Way of Washtenaw County. She joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the need for greater participation and the ongoing efforts to better diversify the volunteer force.
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This edition of "Art and Soul" focuses on the visual arts. WEMU's Lisa Barry and the executive director of CultureSource, Omari Rush, talk with Nancy…
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There will be no deer cull in Ann Arbor this year.For the second year in a row, City Council has voted to completely defund the program as part of its…
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This year marks the United Way of Washtenaw County's 100th anniversary. Appropriately enough, "Washtenaw United" has now surpassed 100 episodes on WEMU.…
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Yen Azzaro: graphic recorder, illustrator, serial creative entrepreneur, and arts activist. She founded The Paper Pusher and applies her talent for the…
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Yodit Mesfin-Johnson has been a community activist all her adult life. She serves as president adn CEO of Nonprofit Enterprise at Work (NEW) in Ann Arbor,…
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The U.S. should be awash in the art and culture of its Native Americans, immigrants, and the rest of the world. Yet, it is dominated by Eurocentric…
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The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners meet tonight, and one resolution is aimed at cultivating a culture of inclusivity within the Sheriff’s Office.…