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Jamall Bufford is a musician, rapper, and DJ, and his energy impacts a number of young men through his work as project specialist at Washtenaw County My Brother s Keeper (WMBK). He joined creative:impact co-hosts Deb Polich and David Fair to discuss the importance of infusing art and creativity into youth development projects. The efforts have resulted in an album featuring a number of talented young people from Washtenaw County and a documentary film highlighting how the project offers a path forward.
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What they’re saying about Ann Arbor Public Schools’ decision to stay in remote learning
Updated Feb 11, 2021;
Posted Feb 11, 2021
A school bus sits parked outside a Central Academy classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ann Arbor on Friday, July 17, 2020.
(Nicole Hester | The Ann Arbor News)Nicole Hester | The Ann Arbor News
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ANN ARBOR, MI - From the decision to remain in remote learning to teacher vaccinations to conflicting opinions about what is best for students, Wednesday’s Ann Arbor School Board meeting featured a variety of voices in the continued debate over whether students should be learning in person.
AAPS approves $15.5 million for air conditioning, lighting upgrades at 5 schools
Updated Feb 02, 2021;
Posted Feb 02, 2021
Scarlett Middle School will undergo renovations to its air conditioning system while upgrading to LED lighting in a $10.5 million project that will be paid for with funding from the 2019 capital bond. Jenna Kieser | jkieser@mlive.comJenna Kieser | jkieser@mlive.com
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ANN ARBOR, MI - Ann Arbor Public Schools will spend approximately $15 million to upgrade lighting and provide air conditioning at five of its school buildings, with project funding from the $1 billion capital bond passed by voters in 2019.
The district’s Board of Education unanimously approved the improvements during its meeting last week. The projects will include replacing existing lighting with LED lighting, as well as the installation of air conditioning units in classroom at Carpenter, Dicken, Lakewood and Mitchell elementaries, with approved bids totaling $4.9 million.