Racine Unified's schools need repair and rehabbing for basic services.
Dr. Jim Shaw sat down with Patch editors to talk about the challenges and success of Racine Unified schools.
The move cuts 10 positions at the district’s Administrative Service Center.
A new drop-off route is needed for parents that is separate from where school buses have children disembark.
Some teachers have legitimate excuses.
Candidates are expected to start by the end of July.
Project being funded through maintenance fund.
Some believe this is the only option left available to avoid deep funding cuts.
The special display commemorating the school's 100th birthday is now in Racine.
RUSD Board Members have good reason to wonder about 2013-14 student outcomes.
Mount Pleasant student wins Gilmore Award and is on her way to success in middle school.
The program takes money away from public education and increases local property taxes.
Jenna Franseen was one of 100 students chosen from across the country.
Classes are designed to bring out the best in students who take IB classes.
Tyler Davis worked hard and will start school this fall with 30 credits.
Shannon Daye will attend Marquette University this fall.
They helped organize a blood drive at school and learned about what it takes to work in the "real" world.
Kelsey Schaefer says being in the program helped her leadership skills.
Michelle Lim from Case was exposed to many facets of healthcare.
Mary Laphayvanh will attend UW-Oshkosh this fall to study finance.
Students prepare for their careers by actually working in their field while still in school.
Students who earn a full IB diploma can sometimes register for college as a sophomore.
St. Catherine's is undecided, but Racine Lutheran will accept a limited number of students.
Offices are expected to open in time for the 2011-2012 school year.
If not $80 million, how much?
The non-compliance means that RUSD will lose control of an estimated $700,000 in federal Title I aid for the 2011-12 school year, said Rich Fornal, the district’s Title I director.
The money will help restore some classroom support, they say.
About 400 new graduates are ready to begin a new chapter.
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The motion was passed by the Joint Finance Committee and will be part of the biennial budget for a vote by the full state Legislature.
The motion passed the Joint Committee on Finance with an 11-4 vote.
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Kids can learn something new or brush up on basic skills for better success during the school year.
Tiffani Gaede Will Attend Marquette University This Fall
“But parental choice in and of itself does not insure quality.”
The district will avoid taking a financial hit that no other schools were facing.
Dylan Friss would love to work on the particle accelerator at Fermi Laboratory.
Kayla Pena has been a Certified Nursing Assistant while remaining active in school activities and clubs.
Nick Rauenbuehler is an award-winning singer and tennis player who also earned academic honors.