$11,500 to provide amplification systems for seven classrooms at Hintgen Elementary School, making it possible for students in all classes to better hear teachers. Research shows the technology helps all students increase engagement and increase their understanding of directions given by the teacher. In particular, this will help as teachers continue to wear masks in classrooms. Recipient: Amy Oliver. This grant is underwritten in part by Independent Cycle & ATV.
$7,985 to buy Science, Technology, Engineering and Math materials for all District 4K classrooms to help young students explore, play and build curiosity about the natural world and the way things work. Recipients: Pa Houa Vang, Penelope O’Reilly, Jane Erickson, Cathy Leon, and Cathy Fuchs. This grant is underwritten in part by Modern Crane Service.
$7,500 to fund a workshop for all high school teachers featuring author Cris Tovani, a literacy expert and author of the books, “I Read It, But I Don’t Get It” and “Do I Really Have to Teach Reading.” Following the workshop, all teachers will incorporate added reading assignments into content area lessons, along with other strategies aimed at reducing the current two-thirds of students who are reading below benchmark levels. Recipients: Kim Butterfield, Kate Keeney, Ruth Baardseth, Alysha Feldkamp, Cindy Halter, Kristi Moulton, and Kevin Colburn. This grant is underwritten in part by the Richard Swantz Endowment Fund of the La Crosse Community Foundation.
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