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The Morning Sun
by Mark Ranzenberger
6/6/13
New alternative high school program graduates students
A total of 10 students earned their high school diplomas through the new Oasis/WAY alternative...
4/30/13
WAY iBook Available on iTunes!
WAY has produced it's first iBook for the iTunes bookstore! This Language Arts is a complete...
Education CONNECTION
3/27/13
WAY Academy Researchers Present to MDE
As part of MDE's internal effort to develop strategies to improve academic achievement...
River Country Journal
by Angie Birdsall
10/14/12
WAY Program provides new idea for high school alternative education
Jenn Dombrowski is on a mission, to tell the public...
daily edventures
feat. John McCarthy
10/3/12
Student voice matters
&qhot;Student voice matters,&qhot; says John McCarthy. &qhot;I try to be reflective of...
mlive.com
by Tom Haroldson
9/6/12
Vicksburg schools leads the way with new WAY program for at-risk students
VICKSBURG, MI - A unique program...
WWMT News
from Positively Michigan
9/5/12
New program helping students get high school diploma
VICKSBURG, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - A new program in Vicksburg is helping students get...
The Morning Sun
by Mark Ranzenberger
9/4/12
Mt. Pleasant launches dramatically different alternative school
The first two groups of students who will take part...
The Michigan Chronicle
8/6/12
A New WAY for Public Education
The parents and children of Detroit looking for and deserving a safe and high quality...
Tony Conley Show - 1320 AM WILS
7/30/12
WAY Academy: A New Opportunity for Detroit Students
Tom Watkins radio interview on the Tony Conley Show - 1320 AM WILS. Listen to the full...
Ednews.org
7/24/12
Introducing a New School Leader For Detroit
There is nothing that gives greater joy to parents and dread to children than knowing...
Press Release
from AdvancED
7/18/12
WAY Receives AdvancED NCA School Accreditation
WAY has been granted AdvancED Corporation Accreditation from the AdvancED Accreditation...
Detroit Regional News Hub
by Jerome Espy
7/18/12
A Picture of Detroit Collaboration
The Concert of Colors celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. All of the great, eclectic...
AnnArbor.com
by Danielle Arndt
6/28/12
Willow Run 2012 graduate's story airs on Detroit Public Television
At 17 years old, Trimaine Walker of Ypsilanti was...
Heritage Newspaper
by Donna Iadipaolo
5/14/12
WAY Washtenaw continues to grow, empowering at-risk youth
Widening Advancements for Youth-Washtenaw is growing its enrollment of "at-risk" students,...
Detroit Free Press
by Lori Higgins
4/23/12
Students applaud flexible learning environments at education summit
Trimaine Walker became a dropout around the time...
Niles Star
by Craig Haupert
12/26/11
Student video takes on bullying
image credit Niles Star A Niles student is being recognized for a video she made on...
The Detroit News
by Ingrid Jacques
12/22/11
Commentary: Michigan on the Ground Floor of Online Learning Choices
When Destiny Pittman goes to school each day, she...
southbendtribune.com
by Lou Mumford
11/20/11
Doing it Their WAY: So Far, So Good for Alternative Education Program
For Trevor Martz, the traditional Niles public schools...
mackinac.org
11/16/11
Watch the Online Learning Revolution: Southeastern Michigan
The luncheon panel was held Nov. 16 at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham, Mich. Panelists...
Mackinac Center for Public Policy
11/1/11
Michigan Virtual Revolution: WAY Program
In his special address on education in April, Gov. Rick Snyder called for a new learning...
Michigan Association of School Administrators
11/1/11
Highlights from AESA Summer CEO Conference 2011
Video highlights from the WAY presentation at the AESA Summer Conference.
mackinac.org
9/27/11
The Online Learning Revolution: Traverse City
Enjoy a replay of the virtual learning webcast forum which occurred Tuesday, September...
WNDU-TV16 (NBC)
9/20/11
Students Inducted into WAY Program
Students Inducted into WAY Program WNDU-TV16 NBC 5PM NEWS SOUTH BEND, IN
WSBT-TV22 (CBS)
9/20/11
High School Online
CBS WSBT-TV22 South Bend, IN 6PM News Story about WAY.
nilesstar.com
by Aaron Mueller
9/20/11
The WAY to a Diploma
It was an exciting day Tuesday for several Niles-area students as they brought the...
WNDU.com
9/20/11
Niles WAY Program to Help Struggling Students
A new program at Niles Community Schools is giving struggling students a way to succeed....
WAY Program Studios
9/14/11
WAY Radio Spot 2 - Teens
WAY Program radio spot created radio, featuring a conversation between two teens. This...
WAY Program Studios
9/12/11
WAY Radio Spot 1
WAY Program radio spot that airs on FM an AM radio. This is the first radio spot produced...
The Muskegon Chronicle
by Tom Watkins
9/6/11
Viewpoint: Our public schools: The True Statue of Liberty
Nothing is more dreaded and excitedly anticipated than the start of a new school year. Once...
dailytribune.com
by Tom Watkins
8/31/11
Technology Key to Quality Education
Nothing is both dreaded and excitedly anticipated than the start of a new school year. Once...
Farmington-Farmingtoin Hills Patch
8/29/11
Farmington Students Have Alternatives to High School Education
Along with three conventional high schools, and the...
Mlive.com
8/23/11
WAY program offers Northwest students chance to earn diploma from home
Northwest Community Schools has a new way for students...
The Daily News - http://www.thedailynews.cc
by Elisabeth Waldon
8/16/11
Lakeview program gives at-risk students another chance
Lakeview High School is leading the WAY in alternative education. Widening Advancements...
CBS Detroit 950 AM
8/13/11
The Future of Michigan Education: Interview with Tom Watkins
Marie Osborne radio interview with Tom Watkins on CBS Detroit 950 AM, August 13th at 2:30...
nilesstar.com
by Daily Star
8/12/11
Info Session Set for Niles WAY Program
Niles Community Schools is spearheading a new approach to alternative education...
Branches - A Publication of Muskegon County Cooperating Churches
by James Mueller
8/1/11
WAY Program Partnering with MAISD to Help Local Students Succeed
WAY Program (Widening Advancements for Youth) is...
nilesstar.com
by Katie Rohman
7/12/11
Showing Disengaged Students the "WAY"
Niles Community Schools is launching a new program this fall to offer non-traditional...
Tony Conley Show - 1320 WILS
6/27/11
Interview with Beth Baker on the Tony Conley Show
Listen to the full the radio interview here:
Education News
by Carol Cain
6/19/11
Jeb Bush Talks About Presidency, Big Ideas For Education
Jeb Bush Talks About Presidency, Big Ideas For Education Posted by Staff Reporter EducationViews...
CBS-DETROIT
by Carol Cain
6/18/11
Jeb Bush Talks About Presidency, Big Ideas For Education
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is blazing a trail across the nation as he talks of education...
Lakeview Area News
6/14/11
Lakeview Community Schools Opens Exciting New WAY Program
Lakeview Community Schools is very excited to be one of only nine sites in the state that...
WSJM AM 1400 FM 94.9
6/11/11
New Alternative Ed Program In Watervliet
Watervliet Schools will be launching a new kind of alternative education program next...
AAPS News - Ann Arbor Public Schools
by Casey Hans
6/7/11
Online county program shows high school students the WAY
Ask Debra Destefani what high school program has worked for her. This 17-year-old Pittsfield...
THE DETROIT NEWS
6/3/11
Watkins at Mackinac: Learning to Change
THE MICHIGAN VIEW: Your political commentary hot spot Watkins at Mackinac: Learning to...
THE DETROIT NEWS
6/3/11
Check out WAY
THE MICHIGAN VIEW: Your political commentary hot spot The Watercooler, Posted by Ingrid...
EducationNews
5/3/11
Jeb Bush Working on Reform in Florida and Nationwide
Bush has worked with state leaders and President Obama to advance education reform not...
Detroit Free Press
by Carol Cain
5/1/11
Carol Cain: Younger Bush is working for education reforms
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush met recently with Glen Taylor and Beth Baker, who co-founded...
The Tony Conley Morning Show on 1320 WILS
4/29/11
1320 AM WILS - Tony Conley Interview with Beth Baker
The Tony Conley Morning Show on 1320 WILS is hosted in Lansing, MI. Beth Baker discusses...
The Craig Fahle Show on 101.9FM WDET
4/27/11
101.9 FM WDET - Craig Fahle Interview with Tom Watkins
Tom Watkins discusses Governor Snyder's address and mentions the WAY Program. An exemplary...
The Frank Beckman Show on 760 WJR
4/27/11
760 AM WJR - Frank Beckman Interview with Tom Watkins
Tom Watkins discusses Governor Snyder's address and mentions the WAY Program, an exemplary...
WAY Press Release
4/20/11
A New Vision for Public Education
Governor Snyder will be submitting to the Michigan Legislature later this month, a special...
Capital News Service Michigan State University School of Journalism
by Jonathan Ganci
4/15/11
Districts go high tech for alternative education students
Some alternative education students are finding a new way to receive their high school...
AAPSNews Service
by Casey Hans
8/19/10
Countywide cyber school pilot proposed for Stone this fall
Ann Arbor's Stone High School is the proposed site this fall for a countywide cyber-school...
CBS Detroit.com
8/9/10
New Tech Schools Open In Michigan
This fall, new schools will open across Michigan to take advantage of new technologies...
by Krystal Whitman
1/21/10
Upper Michigan's Source Clio offers virtual high school
By next month, dozens of Mid-Michigan students will attend high school without ever leaving...