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Reach More Families with Racine County Eye’s Back to School Ad Campaign
Photo by Anton Belitskiy on Pexels.com To learn more, email Denise Lockwood at denise@racinecountyeye.com. By the numbers 1.7 millionImpressions per month 290,000Pageviews per month 140,000Readers per month 52 %Women Corporate Packages Good: $1,000/month (inventory 4) 300 x 250 pixel ad in-article Social media ad campaign Free inclusion in email campaigns Quarterly report of website performance […]
Ritu Raju appointed president of Gateway Technical College
Ritu Raju has been appointed as the new president of Gateway Technical College. She replaces Bryan Albrecht, who retired from the college after serving as president since 2006. Raju was selected for the role following a nationwide search conducted over the summer and early fall of 2022. Prior to this appointment, she served as vice […]
How the rising cost of living is affecting students in 2022
In recent years, the cost of living has increased significantly. The price of essential items such as food and clothing has risen sharply, while the cost of housing and transportation has also gone up. This has made it difficult for many people, especially students, to make ends meet. In this article, we’re going to focus […]
Racine County Community Resource Directory
The Racine County Eye has compiled a helpful Community Resource Directory to provide assistance when someone is in need of available resources. This directory contains resources such as emergency resources, abuse resources, advocacy support, consumer needs, education, employment help, food resources, financial assistance, healthcare, housing, parenting, mental health, transportation, and veteran services. Racine County is […]
The Impact of Internet Experience and Attitude on Student Preference for Blended Learning
Technology is crucial in the implementation of blended learning. Specifically, the internet is the main technology without which blended learning might be impossible. Before an institution of learning takes the path of blended learning, it should first ensure the right infrastructure is in place. Students should also have the right gadgets and internet connections both […]
Juntos Workshops
Juntos provides Latino students and their parents/guardians with knowledge and skills to be successful in school and achieve academic success. Juntos is hosting different workshops. These workshops will focus on: Making Education a Family GoalEffective Communication at HomeFrom Middle School to High SchoolFrom High School to Higher EducationGraduation: Ready to Be a Successful Student Workshops […]
Letter to the Editor: Comparing PPP, ESSER in the Joint Finance Education Budget in Wisconsin
The leaders of the five largest school districts in Wisconsin have issued the following guest column in response to the recent action by the state legislature’s Joint Finance Committee: Recently, the Wisconsin legislature’s Joint Finance Committee approved a budget that was less than 10 percent of what Governor Tony Evers proposed in his executive budget. […]
Nonprofit Spotlight: The Village of Hope Inc.
Wansheba Lawal has been running The Village of Hope Inc. since 2009. This nonprofit organization has a mission to make a difference by giving hope and promoting those involved in becoming empowered. The nonprofit focuses on serving the area through different programs such as tutoring and enrichment activities. As an educator, Lawal was motivated to […]
Educator of the Week: Racine Teachers
Let’s face it. This school year will go down in history as unforgettable. Whether you’re an educator, student, parent, and or community member, you know that times have been challenging. COVID-19 is continually changing our education system and how it functions. Yet, behind every struggle and obstacle this year has been an educator who loves […]
Educator of the Week: Nancy Gibson
Educator, Nancy Gibson’s classroom is nothing like other learning environments. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic causing multiple changes within the educational system, she has found a way to connect with students. The spotlight is on Gibson, as we honor her as the Racine County Eye Educator of the Week. Gibson is a theater educator and […]
Educator of the Week: Adam Martin
Adam Martin has taken the road less traveled, and it is that path that led him to Racine. Becoming an Educator wasn’t where Martin saw his future, but it’s definitely where he’s meant to be. This first-grade teacher at Jefferson Lighthouse International Baccalaureate Elementary School strives to be the best he can be during these […]
As semester ends in Wisconsin, COVID-19 fears shrink — while concerns of academic slide grow
By Peter Cameron For Wisconsin Watch One family reported driving to the community library parking lot, sitting there for hours each day so their children could use the wifi to do homework in the car. Another student reported having to do the same thing in the parking lot of the local McDonald’s. “I’m gaining weight,” […]
Year in Review: 2020 Educators of the Week
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a wrench in many things this year. Education has been one of the areas hardest hit. Started later in the year, the RCE Educator of the Week series featured a teacher who was nominated by readers to have excelled despite the pandemic hurdles. Here are this year’s Educators of the […]
Kenosha Unified School District moves to all-virtual instruction
UPDATE: This story has been updated as of 2:45 p.m. Wednesday to include comments from KUSD teachers, parents and board members. KENOSHA ⏤ The Kenosha Unified School District will switch to all-virtual learning beginning Nov. 30. The KUSD School Board voted 5-1 to approve the measure off a motion from board member Mary Modder. Board […]