Jazz Parks

Contract talks between Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) and the Ann Arbor Education Association (AAEA) are entering their third month without a new agreement. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The union representing Ann Arbor schoolteachers and district officials will meet with a state appointed mediator this morning. Teachers are working without a contract for the first time in 32 years. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Representatives of the Ann Arbor Education Association (AAEA) and Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) are extending their contract negotiation period. This comes after an agreement wasn’t met in their initial bargaining sessions. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

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.