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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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La Crosse students enjoy enriched experiences due to LPEF grants

Posted by David Stoeffler on May 24, 2019

La Crosse school students enjoyed new experiences this spring – from archaeology digs to working with visiting authors and artists — due to grants from the La Crosse Public…

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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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$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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Nearly $42,000 awarded in grants to La Crosse schools

Posted by David Stoeffler on December 7, 2017

LPEF awards 32 ‘Gold Star Grants’ supporting innovation in classrooms Projects in nearly every curriculum area – including teaching about local history, helping students create mosaics for a school garden,…

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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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