Dr. Alena Zachery-Ross

Ypsilanti Community Schools has recently received a state grant to help them improve drinking water for their students and staff. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Enrollment in the Ypsilanti Community School District has increased by nearly 500 students over last school year. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A dozen Ypsilanti Community Schools students will be taking a free trip to Ghana next month. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ypsilanti Community Schools will embrace outdoor education at its early learning centers. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more on how the district hopes to utilize the two new playgrounds they plan to dedicate this afternoon.

These are rather exciting times in the Ypsilanti Community Schools. The state is forgiving the combined debt created when the district merged with the Willow Run Schools. It has received a significant grant to invest in and expand STEAM and STEM programs. And the district will reopen a shuttered school building. WEMU's David Fair discussed these issues and more with district superintendent, Dr. Alena Zachery-Ross.

Ypsilanti Community Schools recently received a nearly $15 million federal grant, which they will use to enhance the district’s STEAM curriculum and its International Baccalaureate program. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports

As students return to classrooms this week, Ypsilanti Community Schools are adjusting to new start times. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

Students and families in Ypsilanti Community Schools have dealt with a host of transportation issues this school year. To address those problems, a special meeting will take place Tuesday to find solutions for next year. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

Ypsilanti Community Schools has been recognized as a “System of Distinction”—an award that only 39 school districts in the world received. WEMU’s Josh Hakala explains.

Ypsilanti Community School officials say their new school year is off to a good start, but they still face some challenges. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has more.