Ypsilanti Community Schools

Washtenaw Community College, Central State University sign HBCU transfer partnership; HBCU Day hosts 400+ high school students

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Friday, May 3, 2024
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WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca welcomed Central State University guests and community leaders at the signing ceremony.

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  • WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca welcomed Central State University guests and community leaders at the signing ceremony.
  • Dr. Arletha McSwain, Vice Provost of Access & Enrollment Management representing Central State University’s Interim President, Dr. Alex Johnson, signed the partnership agreement.
  • Located in Wilberforce, Ohio, Central State boasts a storied heritage with its roots beginning at Wilberforce University, the oldest private HBCU in the nation.
  • Today’s HBCU Day will culminate in a Central State University Marching Band performance and a “Divine Nine Fraternity & Sorority Stroll Off” in the Community Park on WCC’s campus.

Eastern Michigan University to establish new STEM Institute in collaboration with Toyota's Driving Possibilities initiative and community school districts

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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YPSILANTI, Mich., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To keep up with the growing popularity of STEM occupations, Eastern Michigan University was selected by Toyota's Driving Possibilities initiative to collaborate with Lincoln Consolidated and Ypsilanti Community Schools, both part of the Washtenaw Intermediate School District, on an initiative to prepare youth for in-demand science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers.

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  • Toyota's Driving Possibilities initiative is investing nearly $10 million over the next five years in southeast Michigan.
  • The initial funds will be distributed between two community partners, including EMU's College of Education for a newly created STEM Institute.
  • Eastern's community-focused STEM Institute will serve as a hub to deploy STEM resources to and from the school districts and three institutions of higher learning in the area.
  • To learn more about Toyota's $110 million dollar commitment to Driving Possibilities, visit ToyotaEffect.com for the latest information.

Lincoln and Ypsilanti Schools, Toyota, Eastern Michigan University Collaborate to Launch Driving Possibilities in Southeast Michigan

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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YORK TOWNSHIP, Mich., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lincoln Consolidated and Ypsilanti Community Schools, both part of Washtenaw Intermediate School District (Washtenaw ISD), are collaborating with Toyota* and Eastern Michigan University (EMU) to prepare youth for the careers of tomorrow. The southeast Michigan collaboration falls under Toyota's Driving Possibilities initiative as a five-year phased rollout in Ypsilanti and Lincoln communities.

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  • The southeast Michigan collaboration falls under Toyota's Driving Possibilities initiative as a five-year phased rollout in Ypsilanti and Lincoln communities.
  • As part of a $110 million initiative dedicated to Toyota's Driving Possibilities , the Toyota USA Foundation is granting nearly $10 million over the next five years in southeast Michigan.
  • "It's exciting to see the expansion of Driving Possibilities near our Michigan R&D facilities, the first location announced out of the 14 additional U.S. sites planned."
  • To learn more about Toyota's $110 million dollar commitment to Driving Possibilities, visit ToyotaEffect.com for the latest information.

PLAY IT FORWARD -- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN CREDIT UNION AND ANN ARBOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PARTNER TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY MUSIC PROGRAMS

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Michigan Credit Union (UMCU) is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra (A2SO) in launching Play It Forward, an inspiring month-long initiative aimed at collecting gently used instruments and monetary donations to support public school music programs in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti.

Key Points: 
  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Michigan Credit Union (UMCU) is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra (A2SO) in launching Play It Forward, an inspiring month-long initiative aimed at collecting gently used instruments and monetary donations to support public school music programs in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti.
  • Ypsilanti Community Schools want to provide their community with the same opportunities as their peers from around the state.
  • The Play It Forward drive will kick off with an event on Friday, June 2, at UMCU's South State Street location in Ann Arbor.
  • Our collaboration with A2SO for the Play It Forward drive reflects our unwavering commitment to supporting our local public schools.

WCC receives $2M grant from Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation to create prosperity in Ypsilanti through job training, education

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation grant will fund WCC’s new Advance Ypsi initiative to strengthen pathways to prosperity through education and career development.

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  • The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation grant will fund WCC’s new Advance Ypsi initiative to strengthen pathways to prosperity through education and career development.
  • Skilled talent is directly linked to economic growth and regional prosperity,” said David Egner, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation.
  • "This partnership is designed to open new doors and create smoother pathways from education to career success, closing equity gaps across our Region."
  • Advance Ypsi is an historic new initiative by WCC to strengthen pathways to prosperity for Ypsilanti residents through job training and education.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Ypsilanti Community Schools Partner to Implement Powerful Digital Learning Solutions Districtwide

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020
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YPSILANTI, Mich., Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --As students and educators begin the school year across a range of virtual, hybrid and physical environments, Ypsilanti Community Schools has partnered with learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt to ensure its community has access to comprehensive, flexible and connected curriculum solutions that can be accessed wherever learning is happening.

Key Points: 
  • YPSILANTI, Mich., Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --As students and educators begin the school year across a range of virtual, hybrid and physical environments, Ypsilanti Community Schools has partnered with learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt to ensure its community has access to comprehensive, flexible and connected curriculum solutions that can be accessed wherever learning is happening.
  • "HMH is honored to partner with Ypsilanti Community Schools as we collectively navigate this unprecedented, challenging time for the education community," said Dr. David Bain, Vice President, Academic Planning & Analytics, HMH.
  • Ypsilanti Community Schools offers many learning opportunities for students.
  • Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (NASDAQ: HMHC) is a learning company committed to delivering connected solutions that engage learners, empower educators and improve student outcomes.