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We often say that everyone should have equal opportunity. America has yet to achieve that goal. Education is vitally important, and the manner in which the curriculum is approached at Ypsilanti’s ACCE High School is aimed at preparing students for the societal inequities they’ll face and building a population of citizens that can move needed change forward. Find out more about the innovative approach to education in the conversation WEMU's David Fair had with ACCE High School Culture and Climate Coach, Lauren Fardig-Diop.
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As students return to classrooms this week, Ypsilanti Community Schools are adjusting to new start times. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.
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The Latinx Teen Empowerment Group at Ypsilanti Community High School was created to give Latinx teens mental health support and to help them address other challenges as they adapt to a new language and a new culture. Learn more as WEMU's Josh Hakala and Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale spoke about the program with two of its leaders, Priscilla Cortez and Dr. Fernanda Cross.
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Toyota has announced a new, major investment in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has details.
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Students and families in Ypsilanti Community Schools have dealt with a host of transportation issues this school year. To address those problems, a special meeting will take place Tuesday to find solutions for next year. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.
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Ypsilanti Community Schools has been recognized as a “System of Distinction”—an award that only 39 school districts in the world received. WEMU’s Josh Hakala explains.
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It was an incumbent sweep Tuesday in the run for the Board of Education of the Ypsilanti Community Schools.
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Two local school districts are adding electric buses to their fleets with funding from the federal government. WEMU’s Josh Hakala took a ride on one of them.
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Officials at the Ypsilanti public school district woke up to news Wednesday that they will be receiving 10 new zero-emission buses as part of the EPA’s plan to eliminate diesel-polluting buses in the country. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran reports.
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Ypsilanti Community School officials say their new school year is off to a good start, but they still face some challenges. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has more.