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Racial justice training, diverse books and classroom materials funded through $26,400 in LPEF grants

Posted by David Stoeffler on October 1, 2020

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…

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Sound studio, “Kindness Week,” and more among 22 Gold Star Grants worth $40,880 awarded by LPEF

Posted by David Stoeffler on March 17, 2020

Start-up funding for a sound studio, support for “Kindness Week” activities at two elementary schools, and a grant to create paintings with Hmong culture imagery to be displayed at…

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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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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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$40,300 in Gold Star Grants awarded to support innovation in La Crosse schools

Posted by David Stoeffler on December 4, 2018

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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‘Gold Star Grants’ awarded totaling $29,000 for schools

Posted by David Stoeffler on April 10, 2018

LPEF support for innovation in classrooms totals more than $70,000 for school year Students join teacher Alyssa Gray (center…

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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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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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School-by-school summary of grants 2014-2016

Posted by David Stoeffler on November 7, 2016

Innovative projects in every school and in every curriculum area have been launched due to the ongoing classroom grants program of the La Crosse Public Education Foundation. More than 80…

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$25,314 awarded for 23 grants supporting schools

Posted by David Stoeffler on April 6, 2016

LPEF increases total grants budget by 11.5% this school year Innovative projects to support reading, math and music, as well as student health and nutrition, in the School District of…

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