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Ypsilanti Community High School a few months ago unveiled its new artificial intelligence learning space. Recognized as the first HP AI Spotlight School in the country, YCHS uses AI technology to advance career readiness. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talks with Ypsilanti Community Schools Assistant Superintendent Dr. Carlos Lopez about the recent launch of their AI Ambassadors program, which hopes to advance teacher buy-in.

Washtenaw Intermediate School District is celebrating 60 years of its Head Start program with a birthday bash and rally. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

If you've recently visited Gallup Park in Ann Arbor or Riverside Park in Ypsilanti, you probably noticed some beautiful, colorful billboard-sized art installations. These come from the non-profit "Embracing Our Differences Michigan." That organization will hold its 3rd annual Diversity Day Celebration on Sunday, May 18th at Washtenaw Community College. WEMU's David Fair spoke with executive director Nancy Margolis about promoting and advancing diversity in our community.

Several music instructors in the Ann Arbor schools have expressed concern over about the design of school design plans. As WEMU's Ana Longoria reports, they are specifically worried about a lack of permanent auditorium space.

A large crowd gathered behind Ann Arbor’s Community High School on Thursday to unveil an historical marker to remember Jones Elementary School. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Dexter Community Schools Superintendent Chris Timmis has announced that he’s planning to retire from his position next year. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Washtenaw Community College is hosting a challenge on Friday for middle school students to engineer and code their own semiconductors. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

Infants and toddlers in the Early Head Start program at the Beatty Early Learning Center now have their own playground to use. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Saline Area Schools Board of Education has appointed a new Superintendent to replace the retiring Stephen Laatsch. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Voters in the Dexter Community School District approved a bond issue on Tuesday. We hear more from WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert.