Jazz Parks

As the year is drawing to a close, Ann Arbor Public Schools are looking forward to a busy 2026. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

No new policy regarding student access to cell phones in Ann Arbor Public Schools will come before the new school year. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Superintendent Jazz Parks says, unless a budget passes with the funding included, the program will end October 1. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Today marks the first day of school in several districts across Washtenaw County. Meanwhile, officials continue to wait for the state to pass an education budget. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan Democrats are sounding the alarm that the continued budget stalemate could jeopardize free school meals. But AAPS officials say, as of now, parents need not worry. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor School Board has nothing but praise for Superintendent Jazz Parks. She was given high marks on her first evaluation since taking the permanent position. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

In a meeting room of mostly empty chairs, the Ann Arbor Public Schools administration on Wednesday presented the latest budget proposal to the Board of Education. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor Public Schools is trying a new approach in the long search for a new head of finance. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor School Board met for a retreat on Sunday to talk about how to better communicate and the various issues facing the district. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor Public Schools is beginning to turn ground on several new elementary schools to be built in the coming years. Funding comes from the bond issue voters approved in 2019. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.