Back in August, I got notified that my kids were being forced into the hybrid learning model. I was shocked that a decision like that was made even though 92 percent of parents and 80 percent of teachers voted to remain fully open. A group of parents formed up to speak at the Sept. 21 board meeting and that’s when I met Leo Almeida.
By Olivia Herken
As a local government reporter, I watch a lot of public meetings — from city councils and county boards, to criminal intake hearings and public listening sessions, to basically everything in-between.
It has not been a walk in the park.
By Sarah Yanke
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Hope House would like to take the opportunity to discuss sex trafficking and the fact that occurs not only in all five counties we serve, but throughout Wisconsin.
What is sex trafficking and what does it look like in Wisconsin?
Getting A Second Chance
If given the opportunity to relive your life, would you take it? That’s the surprising proposal one woman receives in “The Midnight Library”, bestselling author Matt Haig’s exploration of regret and optimism.
by Loren Glasbrenner
River Valley School District Administrator
Many people have asked Jaime Hegland, our Director of Activities and Academic Services, “How can you even consider having sports or activities when kids are going back and forth from in-person and virtual learning?”
I am a resident of Reedsburg with two kids in the district. One is a second grader who is very excited about the possibility of returning to school four days a week on January 25th. I also have a 4th grader who is quite upset that he is not in the group that might be brought back full-time.
