The spring election will be held on April 6, 2021. Here’s who is running for office: Caledonia Dave Prott: Caledonia Trustee #5 candidate Prott did not return a candidate form. […]
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Carmella Venturini
Carmella Venturini, 55, is throwing her hat in the ring to run against Auntavia Jackson in the spring election on April 6, 2021, for the Racine Unified School District seat #6. To […]
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Auntavia Jackson
Auntavia Jackson, 35, is throwing her hat in the ring to run against Carmella Venturini in the spring election on April 6, 2021, for the Racine Unified School District seat […]
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Educator Spotlight: Sarah Harris
Educator, Sarah Harris, promotes individuality, but a sense of community is always present in her classroom. As a special education teacher, Harris is working diligently to provide students with quality […]
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Letter to the Editor: Rally For a Choice Event
In the spirit of stepping forward to create an alternative platform for our voices to be heard, I have been helping with organizing an event for those who support a […]
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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 […]
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Jefferson Lighthouse Spreads Holiday Cheer to Senior Citizens
This holiday season just got a little brighter for local senior citizens. Jefferson Lighthouse, an International Baccalaureate school within Racine Unified School District, is aiming to put a smile on […]
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Teaching through Gingerbread House Building
Third graders at Olympia Brown Elementary School are exploring different learning avenues this December. Dr. Carlene Cogshall began the gingerbread house building and competition about 7 years ago. The event […]
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SC Johnson Elementary hosts virtual talent show
Students, teachers, and families have been separated from learning in person this year. 2020 has been a year of adjustments, especially when it comes to education. To brighten the holiday […]
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Educators of the Week: The Fidler Sisters
Jeff and Annie Fidler are parents to three educators in the local Racine and Kenosha area. Former City of Racine Public Works Superintendent, Jeff Fidler, led by example for his […]
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Educator of the Week: Jeff Bergman
Jeff Bergman, a former educator at Washington Park High school, has influenced one of Racine’s up and coming artists. Mikeal Dollak Posch, a 2017 graduate of Washington Park High School […]
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Hometown Hero: Julie Mckenna
Julie Mckenna grew up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. While she isn’t from Racine, this town has grown close to her heart. Working as a Respiratory Therapist and volunteering as […]
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Racine Public Health Department orders schools to close until Jan. 15
RACINE, WI – Schools within the City of Racine Public Health Department, including Racine, Wind Point, and Elmwood Park, have been ordered to close and switch to virtual learning. Part of […]
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Educator Spotlight: Laura Ostrowski teaches in different capacities
A child’s first teacher is their mother. The loving affection a mother has for their child is unlike any other love. Laura Ostrowski testifies that her mother, Karen Dingfelder, was […]
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Educator of the Week: Marcus West Teaches Physical Education Virtually
The first year at a new job can be challenging. Have you thought about how it may be for an educator who’s starting in the position for the first time […]
