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Dick Swantz, former superintendent and co-founder of LPEF, dies at age 84
Richard Swantz, the longest serving superintendent of schools in La Crosse history and a co-founder of the La Crosse Public Education Foundation, died Oct. 15, 2019 at the age…
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Tom Thompson, Kelly Krieg-Sigman elected to LPEF Board
Tom Thompson and Kelly Krieg-Sigman, two community leaders with long records of support for public education, have been elected to the Board of Directors for the La Crosse Public…
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Nearly $18,000 added to Swantz Fund, providing perpetual support for teacher training
A fundraising campaign led by retired Superintendent of Schools Richard Swantz has added almost $18,000 to an endowment fund dedicated to perpetual support for teacher training in the School…
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Brad Quarberg raises $5,037 for LPEF and music education programs
From left, La Crosse Symphony Orchestra Conductor Alexander Platt joins in a toast to Brad Quarberg, along with LSO…
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Amanda Westphal elected to LPEF Board
A wellness education specialist with Gundersen Health System has been elected to the Board of the La Crosse Public Education Foundation. Amanda Westphal is…
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Outdoor experiences, virtual reality system top list of $36,384 in Gold Star Grants
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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$40,300 in Gold Star Grants awarded to support innovation in La Crosse schools
LPEF awards 24 “Gold Star Grants” in first round for 2018-19 school year West African drums for elementary school music rooms, a yearlong archaeology project to study early Native American…
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Adopt-a-School program highlights LPEF Grants Award Luncheon on Jan. 18
The importance of community involvement in the La Crosse public schools, including the new Adopt-a-School program that matches businesses and other organizations with specific schools, will be the theme…
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LPEF celebrates 30 years of grants to spur innovation in La Crosse classrooms
The La Crosse Public Education Foundation is celebrating an important milestone: 30 years since it first began awarding grants to teachers in La Crosse public schools.
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LPEF sets Nov. 1 dinner to celebrate 30 years of grants to La Crosse educators
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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