I believe the arts are more important than ever in a student’s overall education, especially as AI and technology become a larger part of daily life. The arts support human qualities that can’t be recreated by machines. Through making and responding to art, students learn to observe life more closely, interpret meaning, and connect with their own life experiences as well as others.

We’re so proud of our Abbot second graders for their performances at Friday morning’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly, singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and “Man in the Mirror.” What a wonderful way to honor Dr. King’s legacy!

I think that sometimes it is the little things we don’t think about that make a huge difference to students, whether it be assisting with calling home for lost homework, helping with getting the correct answers to classwork, or even playing a game of seesaw with an autistic student at recess on a daily basis.  These are the things that can be very meaningful to students.

Ann Arbor Pioneer High School is celebrating another remarkable season, with three women’s teams claiming state championships in field hockey, cross country, and swimming & diving.

For Pioneer Athletic Director Eve Claar, the success reflects something deeper than talent alone.

I use a lot of visuals, social stories and task analysis to build independence and confidence. I started the Unified Young Athletes program at STEAM, which is an inclusive sports program designed by the Special Olympics. We currently have a Running Club that meets and runs a few times per week at lunch recess. This program focuses on building a culture of belonging and provides leadership opportunities for students of all abilities.