Feature - Ann Arbor Family

6 Top Montessori Schools in Ann Arbor

Donna Iadipaolo - April 17, 2025

Maria Montessori, an Italian physician and educator, forever revolutionized the landscape of education with her innovative approach at the Casa dei Bambini in Rome...

How Trump Policies Affect Medicaid, Vaccines & Environment

Chelsea Devona - April 16, 2025

The current Republican administration has changed the country’s course when it comes to healthcare. Progressives and liberals are, predictably, dismayed. But even many of...

Co-Working With Childcare Spaces Help Parents Maintain Work/Life Balance

Elizabeth Morabito - April 16, 2025

Once upon a nap time, a quiet revolution began. In a London neighborhood in 2010, a new parent was struggling with the now-familiar situation....

Trump’s Executive Order to Abolish Education Department Faces Local Concerns

Drew Saunders - April 7, 2025

The President of the United States does not have the power to unilaterally abolish the federal Department of Education or any other department –...

Petting Farms in the Ann Arbor Area

Dr. Alyssa Whitford - April 3, 2025

By Dr. Alyssa Whitford and Ella Willams There are several local opportunities to meet animals and learn about farm life in the Ann Arbor area....

17 Washtenaw County Independent Bookstores to Support

Mary Rose Kulczak - March 28, 2025

Book lovers, rejoice! Washtenaw County is home to multiple independent bookstores and book sellers, covering many genres and titles. Looking for new releases? We...

Meet the Childs Elementary Principal: Laura Maurer

Ella Williams - March 18, 2025

Laura Maurer is from New York, where she grew up and went to school. She went to college at Lafayette in Pennsylvania where she...

Ann Arbor PTO’s Fundraiser Addresses Inequities in Title I Schools

Ann Arbor Family Staff - March 7, 2025

Ann Arbor PTO Council is encouraging local families who are able to donate $20 (or more) to contribute to their online fundraiser aimed improve...

Get to Know the Scarlett Middle School Principal: Gerald Vazquez

Ella Williams - February 23, 2025

Gerald Vazquez, Scarlett Middle School Principal, grew up in the Historic Corkdown in Detroit and attended Parochial school. He earned a BA in Communications...

5 Must-Do Winter Activities in Ann Arbor for Fun Adventure

Laura Alcantara - February 14, 2025

If you are looking for fun activities in the Ann Arbor area that the whole family can enjoy this winter, we showcase a group...

Exciting Indoor Activities in Southeast Michigan

Laura Alcantara - February 12, 2025

If the cold weather has got you down and you want to get out of the house to enjoy some fun indoor activities, then...

Meet the Dexter Early Elementary Complex Principal: Brooke Stidham

Ella Williams - February 9, 2025

Principal of Dexter Early Elementary Complex, Brooke Stidham, has been working in the education field for almost 20 years. Stidham earned her undergraduate degree at...