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The Ann Arbor Board of Education recently voted to proceed with the process of removing Dr. Jeanice Swift from her position as superintendent. There has been vocal reaction from the community, both in support of and against the decision. School board president Rima Mohammad joined WEMU's David Fair live on 'Morning Edition' to discuss issues of transparency and process.
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Six unions representing employees in the Ann Arbor school district are demanding the Board of Education rescind its decision to move forward with the process of termination of the Superintendent. They contend the process lacked transparency and failed to provide due process to Dr. Jeanice Swift. WEMU’s David Fair caught up with the presidents of two of those unions. Fred Klein heads the Ann Arbor Education Association, which represents district teachers, and Natasha York leads the Ann Arbor Administrators Association.
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Earlier this week, the Ann Arbor Board of Education voted 4-3 to move forward with a process of either terminating or reaching a separation agreement with the district Superintendent. Dr. Jeanice Swift joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the situation and what comes next.
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The Ann Arbor school district is in the midst of change. The school board has taken initial steps to end the tenure of Superintendent Jeanice Swift. Critics of Dr. Swift and the Board of Education have been weighing in since Monday night’s action. WEMU reached out to the Superintendent and offered the opportunity to share her perspective. District responsibilities prevented her from joining us today, but we will keep the airwaves open to her should she choose. WEMU’s David Fair did catch up with school board president, Rima Mohammad, for her perspective.
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The formal process of terminating Ann Arbor Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeanice Swift has begun. The Ann Arbor Board of Education last night voted to move in that direction. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.
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Ann Arbor educators are praising the state’s decision to end its current grading system for Michigan’s public schools. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has more.
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A final decision has been made in the Seattle-area school superintendent opening that had Ann Arbor’s school superintendent as a top candidate. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has details.
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The two-week masking requirement in Ann Arbor Public Schools has officially come to an end. But the school superintendent says masks inside school buildings are still welcome. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran explains.
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In a preemptive move to prevent widespread illness, the Ann Arbor public school system is instituting a two-week mask mandate starting today. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran explains.
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The Superintendent of the Ann Arbor’ Public School District is promising pursuit of criminal charges after a social media threat at Huron High School on Friday. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has more.