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Instead of only having Gifford, Jerstad-Agerholm and Mitchell schools open, the district s two community schools serving mostly low-income families — Julian Thomas and Knapp elementary schools — and Park High
Instead of only having Gifford, Jerstad-Agerholm and Mitchell schools open, the district s two community schools serving mostly low-income families — Julian Thomas and Knapp elementary schools — and Park High
Diana Panuncial / DIANA PANUNCIAL, diana.panuncial@journaltimes.com
Devin Anderson, a graduate of Park High School, speaks at the
NAACP press conference on May 12. Anderson called on Racine Unified
School District to expand summer school offerings, a call the
district responded to Tuesday.
RACINE The effort of community advocates for the underserved has been effective in bringing about change.
After advocacy from the Racine Branch of the NAACP, the Racine Unified School District is expanding summer school options thanks to support from the United Way of Racine County.
The Racine Branch of the NAACP demanded Racine Unified School District open Julian Thomas and Knapp Elementary Schools to provide summer school programs to inner city communities.
Students at Gifford School in Weston research endangered species
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Middle school students at The Gifford School in Weston participated in an investigative project on local endangered species, including the Northern Long-Eared Bat, the Brown Bat, the Eastern Rat Snake, the Wood Turtle, the Plymouth Redbellied Turtle, and the Blanding s Turtle.
Projects included research on each species, why they are endangered, and practical suggestions on how we can help to rebuild habitats and populations.
Some students built prototypes of bat boxes while others circulated petitions to build local support. All delivered presentations to The Gifford School community to spread awareness.