Sarah Rigg

Washtenaw education news roundup, from school district debt to a project-based approach to learning

Here are a few of the top stories about educational issues in Washtenaw County, as reported by area media: Scholastic Kid Reporter hails from Ann Arbor The Ann Arbor Journal reports that Molly Pribble, 10, of Ann Arbor has...

Washtenaw education news roundup, from baking schools to school supplies for homeless students

Here are a few of the top stories about educational issues in Washtenaw County, as reported by area media: I'll pass you my notes from baking school National e-magazine Salon recently featured Ann Arbor's baking...

Plumbers and Pipefitters descend on Washtenaw Community College for annual training program

The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry’s Annual Instructor Training Program is being held at Washtenaw Community College, starting last Saturday and running through Friday, Aug. 13. This marks the 21st...

Ypsilanti's Community Records to run children's booth at Michigan Roots Jamboree today, Saturday

Ypsilanti-based educational organization Community Records will run a children's tent, with activities ranging from dress-up photos to instrument making, at the Michigan Roots Jamboree festival in Ypsilanti's Riverside Park today and Saturday. Community Records...

Washtenaw education news roundup, from school issuesin politics to U-M med school's hiring frenzy

Here are a few of the top stories about educational issues in Washtenaw County, as reported by area media: Rebekah Warren says Pam Byrnes' campaign tactics in Senate race have 'crossed the line' AnnArbor.com reports that...

Washtenaw education news roundup, from a job fair for bus drivers to EMU's mass spectrometer

Here are a few of the top stories about educational issues in Washtenaw County, as reported by area media: Washtenaw Intermediate School District to hold bus driver job fair Saturday AnnArbor.com reports that the WISD will hold a bus...

Bingham Farms dentist offers discounts on dental implants to participants in educational program

Bingham Farms-based dentist Dr. Timothy Kosinski is offering discounts totaling $100,000 to residents needing dental implants who participate in his educational study. “Many of my patients have been out of work for many months now and could...

Washtenaw education news roundup, from a dismissed lawsuit against EMU to submarine races at U-M

Here are a few of the top stories about educational issues in Washtenaw County, as reported by area media: EMU student's lawsuit dismissed The Detroit News reports that Monday a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought against Eastern...

Washtenaw education news roundup, from iPhone apps for U-M students to upward test trends

Here are a few of the top stories about educational issues in Washtenaw County, as reported by area media: New iPhone App Helps U of M Students Navigate Ann Arbor The real estate blog WicklandGroup.com has a post about...

Washtenaw education news roundup, from Ironworkers training at WCC to the death of a U-M student

Here are a few of the top stories about educational issues in Washtenaw County, as reported by area media: Building trades bringing multiple training programs to Washtenaw County this summer AnnArbor.com reports that the Ironworkers International are just the...

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