SCHOOLS
Wisconsin spending on schools drops
A new analysis of how much states spend on school children shows Wisconsin is becoming more and more average.By Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio , September 01, 2010
School bookkeeper placed on leave after son questions superintendent’s use of district vehicle
NEVIS, Minn. – A school district bookkeeper here says she was placed on “leave” last week after her son questioned the local superintendent’s use of a district vehicle in southern Minnesota on Aug. 21.By By Jean Ruzicka, Forum Communications Co. , August 30, 2010
Internet grants boost Superior schools 
The Superior school district has a clear path to its technology future, with two recently awarded grants to pave the way.
By Emily Kram , August 25, 2010
ARRA money adds broadband backbone in Superior
The University of Wisconsin-Extension plans to lay a backbone for high speed Internet in four communities statewide, including Superior.
By Shelley Nelson , August 20, 2010
Stuff the bus
The following supplies are needed for the 2010 Stuff the Bus Campaign: Wide and narrow ruled notebooks, plain folders, pencils, pens, erasers, colored pencils, washable markers, crayons, scissors, washable glue sticks, glue, dry erase and permanent markers, yellow highlight markers, tape and rulers.
August 18, 2010
Schools gearing up for comprehensive sex education
Schools around the state are peppering the Department of Public Instruction with questions about a new law regarding comprehensive sex education. The law went into effect in February, but many schools are making changes now for the upcoming school year.
By Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio , August 11, 2010
Schools cutting athletics budgets
By Kristen Durst, Wisconsin Public Radio , August 02, 2010
DPI issues first order against Native American mascot
A Wisconsin school district has been ordered to stop using a race-based mascot.
By Brian Bull, Wisconsin Public Radio , August 02, 2010
Wisconsin won’t get any Race to the Top money
Wisconsin will not be tapping into $250-million dollars in education grants. The state failed to place among 19 finalists for the national “Race to the Top” competitions second round announced last week.
By Brian Bull, Wisconsin Public Radio , August 02, 2010
State funding targets rural school districts
School districts that have fewer than 10 students per square mile will share $14.9 million in state categorical aid specifically targeted to help small, rural districts provide educational services for their students.
July 30, 2010
Centralites reunite
When Central High School opened its doors for the first time in September 1910, few could have imagined the greatness that would come from educating Superior’s youth within its walls.
July 30, 2010
Plan takes shape
Lori Danz watched the plan she presented to the Superior School Board in 2007 come to life as volunteers cleared shrub for a new challenge course in the 600-acre school forest in Summit.
By Emily Kram , July 28, 2010
Reunions
July 28, 2010
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