Capturing Heritage: A Visual Journey Through a Cultural Camp for Ethiopian Adoptees
With our professor’s permission, I would like to share how I created a photo-driven story for a class I took last summer. For this project, I decided to attend a cultural heritage camp for youth who were adopted from Ethiopia. During the day at the camp, I participated in various events while capturing images to […]
Read MoreReflecting on a Semester of Growth
When looking back on everything we accomplished throughout the semester, I realized the extensive range of topics we covered in this class. From exploring AP-style writing and learning how to locate and properly use school district data to listening to experts share their personal journeys in the field, it has truly been a semester full […]
Read MoreExploring Art History with ‘Stuff about Things’: A Dive into Van Gogh’s Masterpiece
If you have ever wanted to learn more about the history of art in an enjoyable and relaxed way, “Stuff about Things: An Art History Podcast” might be an excellent fit for you! Hosted by Lindsay Sheedy, each eclectic episode delves into a specific work of art, an artist, or a particular issue within the […]
Read MoreWayne-Westland Community Schools Struggle with Declining Third-Grade Math Scores
The Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP) is administered online to students in grades 3-7 to assess their knowledge of state English language arts and mathematics standards. In recent years, third-grade students in Wayne-Westland Community Schools District have experienced a decline in math scores. According to MISchoolData.com, it has been four years since any […]
Read MoreWayne-Westland Community School District Enhances Communication Through Social Media
In an effort to keep parents and students informed and connected, the Wayne-Westland Community School District has established a diverse range of social media accounts. Utilizing platforms such as Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok, the district shares important information tailored to the unique audiences of each platform. The district’s most active channels are Facebook […]
Read MoreP.D. Graham Elementary Promotes Annual Culture and Diversity Festival
At the corner of Avondale Street and John Hix Road, you will find P.D. Graham Elementary School. The school is part of the Wayne-Westland Community Schools District and serves approximately 404 students. P.D. Graham Elementary is dedicated to creating a caring, collaborative learning environment that fosters responsible, lifelong learners. In their latest newsletter, Graham Elementary […]
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