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Leadership Award renamed to honor Richard Swantz, former superintendent and co-founder of LPEF
The LPEF Board has renamed its annual Leadership Award in honor of Richard Swantz, the longest serving superintendent of schools in La Crosse history and a co-founder of LPEF,…
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Inclusive projects for arts and athletics among 27 Gold Star Grants awarded by LPEF
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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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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LPEF called “a lifeline” for educators in La Crosse schools
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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‘Gold Star Grants’ awarded totaling $29,000 for schools
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
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
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
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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Grants to enrich study of Holocaust for middle schools
LPEF’s Freedland Shoah Study Fund awards grants totaling $3,219 Students at La Crosse Lincoln and Logan middle schools will learn more about the history of the Holocaust and its relevance…
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LPEF Board adopts new Strategic Plan
Input from key stakeholders — teachers, administrators, parents and community supporters — helped shape a new Strategic Plan for the La Crosse Public Education Foundation. The new Strategic Plan…
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