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Archives: Innovation grants
  • Inclusive projects for arts and athletics among 27 Gold Star Grants awarded by LPEF

    Posted by David Stoeffler on December 5, 2019

    Funding for adaptive athletic equipment, including sport wheelchairs and inclusive cardio fitness machines, are among 27 grants totaling nearly $44,000 announced Dec. 5 by the La Crosse Public Education…


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  • Randy and Lynn Nelson create LPEF endowment fund

    Posted by David Stoeffler on October 18, 2019

    Grants will support physical fitness, servant leadership and character development Superintendent of Schools Randy Nelson and his wife Lynn have announced plans to create an LPEF endowment fund that will…


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  • LPEF called “a lifeline” for educators in La Crosse schools

    Posted by David Stoeffler on October 17, 2019

    In new podcasts, teachers say LPEF’s “sole mission is to make school better for kids” Leading teachers in the School District of La Crosse are sharing their thoughts about the…


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  • Outdoor experiences, virtual reality system top list of $36,384 in Gold Star Grants

    Posted by David Stoeffler on March 28, 2019

    Funding for snowshoes, equipment for a field research camp and money to provide a full-day of outdoor experiences for special education students are among 24 grants totaling more than…


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  • LPEF sets Nov. 1 dinner to celebrate 30 years of grants to La Crosse educators

    Posted by David Stoeffler on October 4, 2018

    Celebrate 30 years of classroom innovation grants awarded by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation! LPEF has set Thursday, Nov. 1 for a special dinner to…


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  • LPEF YouTube channel to feature video series on Gold Star Grants

    Posted by David Stoeffler on April 26, 2018

    La Crosse’s Gold Star Educators will be sharing stories about the impact of grants from the La Crosse Public Education Foundation in a series of videos for


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  • LPEF grants spur innovative projects; more than $128,000 awarded in 2-year period

    Posted by David Stoeffler on November 10, 2017

    Innovative projects in every La Crosse public school and in every curriculum area have been funded through the classroom grants program of the La Crosse Public Education Foundation. About 90…


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  • La Crosse schools share $32,982 in classroom grants

    Posted by David Stoeffler on April 6, 2017

    LPEF awards 21 grants in second round; total for year tops $61,400 Innovative classroom programs, including multiple efforts to address complex academic, emotional and behavioral issues facing students, are among…


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  • Photo gallery: 2017 Grants Award Luncheon

    Posted by David Stoeffler on February 2, 2017

    Special thanks to Diane Gebhart, former LPEF Board member, for providing photography at the 2017 Grants Award Luncheon.


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  • Teacher training, visiting artists, outdoor classroom space featured in latest grants totaling $28,421

    Posted by David Stoeffler on December 1, 2016

    LPEF awards 19 grants in first round this school year Support for teacher training, visiting artists, digital electronics equipment and much-needed classroom supplies for elementary teachers in the School District…


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