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LPEF grants support virtual and blended learning as pandemic impacts La Crosse schools
Wireless headsets and other technology to help teachers and students hear each other more clearly when using computers or tablets, plus other projects to support virtual education, are among grants totaling $23,369 announced Dec. 3 by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation (LPEF). The latest group of 10 grants also include books and classroom materials, […]
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Treat deliveries, special “teacher appreciation” grants awarded in recognition of school staff efforts
Care packages were delivered this week to school buildings throughout the School District of La Crosse in recognition of the heroic efforts of teachers, administrators, support staff, cooks and many others helping students learn during the pandemic. Board members of the La Crosse Public Education Foundation (LPEF) delivered boxes of fresh fruit and individually wrapped […]
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Need for RAK funds increase as families deal with COVID-19
Schools using LPEF Random Acts of Kindness funds to help students cope The COVID-19 pandemic may have shuttered school doors for a time, but the virus could not stop School District staff from helping students and families – using Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) funds provided by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation. RAK funding […]
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School staff counting on LPEF to help them through pandemic
Staff throughout the La Crosse public schools are sharing stories of how the La Crosse Public Education Foundation is helping them cope through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some comments, in their own words: Alicia Place, Community Services Coordinator: LPEF has always played an important role in my work with students and families, […]
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Remembering Susan T. Hessel: Proceeds from book to benefit LPEF
LPEF lost a great friend and former Board member in June with the passing of Susan Hessel, who died of breast cancer at the age of 67. Friends donated more than $1,000 to LPEF in memory of Sue, who was a strong advocate for public education, for teachers, for reading and writing, and for kindness. […]
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Racial justice training, diverse books and classroom materials funded through $26,400 in LPEF grants
Training for La Crosse school teachers and staff, plus purchase of diverse books and other classroom materials for students from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade will get a boost due to more than $26,400 in grant funding announced Oct. 1 by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation (LPEF). Among the 11 grants are funding for an […]
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2020 Bowtie Classic
2020 Bowtie Classic raises $29,000 for La Crosse schools Presented by Other major sponsors About 100 golfers gathered — social-distance style — on Saturday, Sept. 5 at Forest Hills Golf Course for the eighth Charlie Miller Bowtie Classic Golf Outing and Knowledge Open. Beautiful weather and a fun day raised about $29,000 […]
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99 golfers enjoy beautiful day for Charlie Miller Bowtie Classic; 27 prizes awarded in raffle
See complete list of raffle prizes and winners We had a terrific day Saturday, Sept. 5, for the 8th Charlie Miller Bowtie Classic Golf Outing and Knowledge Open and are happy to announce the following team winners: 1st Place (lowest score of 56 golf and quiz score) – Jason Bahr, John Bahr, Rudy Young and […]
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Special grant program offers $30,000 to support equity, diversity and inclusion projects
Students and staff in La Crosse schools will get an opportunity to engage in projects that promote equity, diversity and inclusion through a special grant program announced Aug. 5 by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation (LPEF). With support from two community partners, LPEF is making $30,000 available for grants in response to community and […]
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Two “Superhero Teachers” honored with grants for classrooms
Two “Superhero Teachers” from the School District of La Crosse were each awarded a $250 grant to use in their classrooms, funded by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation’s Tom and Jean Heyt Thompson Endowment. Jocelyn Buxton of Spence Elementary School and Ann Yehle of the Integrated Supports program were chosen in a random drawing […]
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