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Last week, Huron Arabic teacher Shaima Basuni thought she was coming to Principal Che Carter’s office to discuss scheduling for next year, instead she was surprised by members of the A2Y Chamber’s Teacher of the Year Committee. Basuni received the 2025 LaFontaine Teacher of the Year’s Commendable Teacher award.
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Students, educators, district trustees and guests gathered Friday, April 11, for a ceremonial groundbreaking to celebrate the start of construction on the new Mitchell Elementary School. The event marked a significant milestone in the district’s ongoing efforts to modernize educational facilities throughout the community.
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Congratulations to King Elementary art teacher Laura Wayne and her King art students for excelling in the 2025 Embracing Our Differences Michigan (EOD) art competition.
Their work will now be made into large banners for exhibit at Gallup Park in mid-May.
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The prestigious Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards recently unveiled its National Gold Medalists, recognizing exceptional young artists and writers from across the country. Pioneer High School senior Haneul Park is one of the eight national gold medalists for her art portfolio, “Reminiscing Korea.”
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Carpenter and Allen elementary schools hosted a gathering of math education specialists on Friday, bringing together Math Recovery leaders from across southeast Michigan to observe implementation strategies and share best practices.
Math Recovery enhances numeracy education in the classroom for K-8 educators.