It takes a village.
The Washtenaw Educational Metrics Institute is a community based program designed enable students and parents from under-served communities in Washtenaw County to develop knowledge and skills that will enable them to successfully navigate the complex process of post secondary education.
Our Vision
All youth in Washtenaw County have equitable access to opportunities and resources for educational enrichment and advancement to post-secondary for personal, family, community, and socio-economic wellbeing.
Our Mission
To establish a community-based education support program that utilize the collective resources, skills and talents of members of the community to support and prepare youth in the community for post-secondary educational advancement.
“We use student achievement data and other qualitative data collected from students about their perceptions of their learning styles (and) post-secondary plans to identify students of color and low-income students who should be encouraged to take Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and honors-level classes.”
— Andrew Cluley, AAPS Director of Communication