Jazz Parks

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.

Ann Arbor teachers are angry over news they will see large hikes in their health care costs for the coming year. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor School Board gets back to work tonight with a light agenda. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Today is the first day of school in Washtenaw County. In Ann Arbor, 45 of the 55 teachers who were laid off this summer are back on the job. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The interim is now off Ann Arbor School Superintendent Jazz Parks' title. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.