education

The Ann Arbor School Board tonight is expected to give final approval to the purchase of new literacy materials through a state grant. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw Community College hopes to match students with prospective employers during its annual Fall Career & Internship Fair Tuesday. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Nine incarcerated men at the Washtenaw County Jail now have high school diplomas or GED’s. They are the first graduates through a program with the Sheriff’s Office and the Washtenaw Intermediate School District. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw Community College is aiming to cultivate mobility industry talent with its new laboratory. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Teachers at Estabrook Elementary received a surprise donation on Friday. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The only item on the November ballot for all county voters to decide on is the Career Technical Education Millage proposal from the Washtenaw Intermediate School District. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor Public Schools produced a mixed bag in its annual student achievement report. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw Intermediate School District is receiving more money per student thanks to Michigan’s new education budget. School officials, though, are disappointed with some aspects of the budget. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The Ann Arbor School Board meets tonight relieved that Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed the state education budget into law. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, trustees say they can now focus on education.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a budget Tuesday totaling $80 billion for K-12 schools, higher education, and state government spending. Rick Pluta reports.