education

School is officially back in session for Ypsilanti Community Schools (YCS) students, but summer didn't keep some students and teachers away from the classroom. YCS's Grizzly Learning Camp gives students opportunities to explore their interests and further their education through hands-on projects and field trips. The camp's coordinator, YCS teacher Tiffany Powell, talked about the camp and the partnerships behind it with Lee Van Roth.

The University of Michigan is among several state educational institutions named in US News and World Report that have seen their rankings at the national level drop. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

A large crowd of students, faculty, staff and alumni joined several local officials on Friday for the investiture of Dr. Brendan Kelly as Eastern Michigan’s 24th President. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Students in the Ann Arbor Public Schools are, for the most part, performing better than their counterparts across the state, but a large achievement gap still remains. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The University of Michigan cut the ribbon on its new Histotripsy Research Center on Thursday. It could bring great advancements to cancer treatment. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor School Board has approved three collective bargaining contracts including the new deal with the teachers’ union. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The President of the National Education Association is in Ann Arbor today for a Protect Michigan Schools rally ahead of tonight’s school board meeting. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

It might take more time before Michigan’s governor chooses whether to opt into a federal education tax program. Colin Jackson has more.

Ann Arbor youth are very lucky to have not one, but two, fantastic educational venues. The Leslie Science and Nature Center gives kids a great outdoor experience, while the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum stimulates their minds with indoor activities. Charlie Reischl is the Director of Advancement at both institutions, and he joined Decky Alexander to talk about their latest work, including the "Access for All" initiative and the upcoming "Flutter" fundraiser.

Ypsilanti Community Schools has received authorization to establish its second International Baccalaureate Programme. The district began its first IB Programme focusing on career-related fields last year. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.