The Detroit News Taft Elementary teacher Teacher Ann Marie Kelly shows a book to her students. Five of Wyandotte's six elementary schools won Golden Apple Awards for major improvement in MEAP tests. Detroit News Teacher Ann Marie Kelly shows a book to her students. Five of Wyandotte's six elementary schools won Golden Apple Awards for major improvement in MEAP tests. A representative from each school will accept the Golden Apple Award trophy and a school flag designating the award status to display.
Percentages show share of fourth-graders who met or exceeded state standards.
We examined the problem systemically and found that our teachers didn't have the proper tools. We began a restructuring program four years ago and we are now seeing the improvement in our children. Wyandotte had the highest percentage of Golden Apple Award-winning schools in the state. Perhaps we should host this program in Wyandotte next year. The Golden Apple Award is a new state program.