WCC online learning team wins Blackboard professional development award
byA three-member team from the Online Learning department at Washtenaw Community College will be honored for its innovation and excellence with a 2019 Blackboard…
Schools
Melanie’s Minutes: Dexter Board of Education Meeting Summary – July 22
byThe Dexter Board of Education meeting on July 22nd was called to order and momentarily presided over by Superintendent Chris Timmis, prior to the…
Dexter’s SRSLY Youth develop leadership skills at International’s Conference
byA dozen SRSLY youth, including students from Dexter, traveled to Columbus, Ohio, in June where they joined hundreds of youth from across the country…
Nationally ranked Program at EMU provides students for U-M medical programs
byBy Geoff Larcom / EMU YPSILANTI – Eastern Michigan University’s clinical research master’s program regularly ranks among the country’s best in various listings, but it…
Pay-to-Participate Discussion Paused to Involve Community Stakeholders
byAt the July 22 Dexter Board of Education meeting, board members voted unanimously to pause the discussion of pay-to-participate athletics until at least two…
WCC receives grant to fund student success initiatives
byTargetX awarded Washtenaw Community College with a ‘Power of X Grant’ worth $11,376 to fund student success initiatives. The award was accepted by Student…
EMU, Saint Joseph Mercy and IHA launching new community health center on EMU campus
byBy Geoff Larcom / EMU YPSILANTI – Eastern Michigan University (EMU), Saint Joseph Mercy Health System (SJMHS) and IHA are launching a new community health…
WISD: High Point Bond Proposal to Fund Much-Needed Building Reconstruction
byOn Tuesday, Aug. 6, residents from nine local school districts will vote on a bond proposal to fund the reconstruction of a new High…
EMU professors testify before lawmakers on need for laws to protect adults against online exploitation, aggression and bullying
byBy Geoff Larcom / EMU YPSILANTI – Two Eastern Michigan University professors spoke to Michigan lawmakers this month, pushing for a new state law to…
Beacon Maker Club Encourages Creative Problem Solving
byUsing recycled paper towel rolls, cardboard, plastic cups, coffee filters and a wide variety of other materials, Beacon Elementary students are exploring their creative…
