education

The Ann Arbor Education Association (AAEA) is inviting the community to watch and discuss the district’s upcoming Board of Education meeting. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Eastern Michigan University President Dr. James Smith is in his final days in that role. He will soon step away after 10 years on the job. President Smith stopped by the WEMU studios for a reflection of his time and tenure on campus in a conversation with WEMU's David Fair.

Ann Arbor Public Schools and its teachers’ union return to the bargaining table with a state arbitrator next week. Teachers have been working without a contract since January. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Students will gather at Eastern Michigan University on March 16 for this year's Generative Artificial Intelligence Spring Summit. With the theme "Learning Together at the Forefront of Change," the summit will explore applications of generative AI, ethical considerations, environmental impacts, and strategies for responsible use across sectors. Lee Van Roth shared more about the summit and its overall goals with the director of EMU's Office of Campus and Community Writing, Dr. Ann Blakeslee.

Last year, Ypsilanti Community High School announced its authorization as an International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP) school. The school is now seeking to expand the program district-wide. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Educators from across Michigan gathered at Eastern Michigan University to develop a game plan to incentivize schools to promote and improve students' civic engagement. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is trying to convince the Legislature to make free school meals for all students a permanent program. She stopped by a middle school in Troy Wednesday to help make her case. Rick Pluta has more.

The Republican-controlled state House adopted a bill Tuesday to give the Legislature the final word on changes to the state’s formal guidance to schools on meeting education standards. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The state House has a bill on its agenda for today that would require the Legislature to approve any changes to the guidelines Michigan uses to help school districts meet state standards. We have more from Rick Pluta.

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.