education

A program aimed at getting more Michigan residents a college degree is expanding eligibility, at least temporarily. Colin Jackson has more.

An Ann Arbor area teacher has received statewide recognition as the 2023 Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

Last night’s Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education meeting addressed two main issues: taking steps to choosing an interim superintendent and replacing a board vacancy. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

Environmental stewardship is certainly important now. With a changing climate, growing population and greater need for adaptation, it will only become more important. That’s why educating today’s K-12 students is vitally important. The Ann Arbor Public School District has its Environmental Education program, and it’s not only teaching in-class, it provides hands-on experience in nature. The program has been growing and will touch even more students this year. Find out more in a conversation between WEMU's David Fair and Environmental Education teacher Coert Ambrosino.

Eastern Michigan University is helping some incarcerated people earn a degree while behind bars. It's an effort to reduce recidivism and help participants become productive members of society once released. WEMU's Josh Hakala and Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale talk about EMU's College in Prison program with its director, Meghan Lechner.

There is a value in mentorship and the wisdom of our elders. Unfortunately, not every family has access to such relationships and it can have adverse educational impacts. That’s the reason the Washtenaw County Foster Grandparent Program exists. WEMU's David Fair met with the director of the program, Sandy Bowers, and foster grandparent Annie Young. They discussed the positive differences created for both children and the foster volunteers.

On a Labor Day edition of "Washtenaw United," we’re taking a look at an institution that made it possible for all of Rosie the Riveters to work at the Willow Run Bomber Plant in World War II. Back then, it was called Perry Nursery School. Now, it is known as Foundations Preschool of Washtenaw County. It stills primarily serves single and working mothers and is about to celebrate its 90th anniversary. WEMU's David Fair with the school's executive director, Sandy Williams, about developing the workforce of the future.

With an aging workforce, Career Technical Education, or CTE programs, are found in school districts throughout Washtenaw County. As WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports, CTE allows high school students to get a head start on 21st century careers.

Michigan’s attorney general says it’s too soon to determine whether an executive order from the governor violates the state constitution. Colin Jackson has more.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer was in northern Michigan Thursday to sign the new pre-K-through 12th grade education budget. We have more from Rick Pluta.