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The Ann Arbor Public Schools Educational Foundation is a non-profit organization separate from the Ann Arbor Public Schools that serves as the one true vehicle for private giving to public schools in Ann Arbor.

Urgent Notice
The proposed Washtenaw School Enhancement Millage did not pass. With massive budget cuts to the Ann Arbor Public Schools District, public education in our community needs your help more than ever. Maintain the strength of our nationally ranked schools. Help our children prepare for the demands of the 21st Century. The quality of our public education is necessary to protect Ann Arbor’s reputation as one of the nation’s best places to live, work and retire.

Approximately 54% of voters in the Ann Arbor Public Schools district voted yes. If each of 12,971 "yes" votes were to donate an average of $250 annually (based on an average home value of $250,000 and a taxable value of 50%), we would instantly raise $3,242,750 annually to support public education in the Ann Arbor School District.

Learn More and Donate today!

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Educational Foundation raises private funds through events and contributions from the community in order to enrich public school education through large program support and grants to teachers. We contribute to the quality of life in Ann Arbor and change lives by affecting our quality of public education. We encourage you to browse our site and learn how you can be part of the solution.



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Dr. David Aberdeen, a lifelong advocate of public education and retired Ann Arbor Public Schools educator, passed away on September 23, 2009.  To honor Dr. Aberdeen, donations in his memory may be made to the Ann Arbor Public Schools Educational Foundation teacher grant program.   Make a contribution.  You may view programs previously funded by visiting the initiatives page

The Foundation is promoting the Thank a Staff Member Today campaign to let teachers and staff members know we recognize and appreciate their dedication and hard work on behalf of our community’s young people. Purchase a certificate of formal recognition for your child’s teacher(s), principal, bus driver, secretary, or other deserving staff member.
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Celebration of Innovation and Excellence

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News and Publications
Newsletter Archive
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Update on state funding for education - budget cuts
> Associated Press October 9, 2009
The Uneducated American.  Op-Ed Columnist, Paul Krugman
New York Times 10.8.09
Literacy Builds Sustainable Communities
> Blogger Amy Goodman 10.12.09
Plunging State Tax Revenues Spook Schools
> Livingston Daily.com 8.13.09
MI Senate Cuts $413 Million from K-12 Schools Next Year
> Michigan Parents for Schools 06.30.09
The Qualities of Quality: Understanding Excellence in Arts Education
> download PDF comissioned by The Wallace Foundation
US Chamber Pre K-12 Policy Declaration
> download PDF - U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Ann Arbor News Editorial - School districts forced to make do with less
> Ann Arbor News 5.31.09
Ann Arbor Public Schools Budget Forum
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Science event an "extravaganza..."
> Ann Arbor News 05.22.09
> Watch Video
Educational Foundation Marks Achievements
> Ann Arbor Chronicle 05.04.09
Season's giving:  American's still generous to nonprofits
> U-M News Service 12.22.08
An Ohio School's Strong Foundation
> U.S. News & World Report, 12.15.08
Congressman John Dingell Congratulates The Ann Arbor Public Schools Educational Foundation on the First Annual Celebration of Innovation and Excellence
> View letter here!
Educational Foundation on Access Ann Arbor
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As budget ebbs, foundation steps in; Ann Arbor schools welcome boost
> Ann Arbor News, August 7, 2008
 
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