A kindergarten class at Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center decided that water lilies were the best choice to paint in honor of a special person. Courtney Fisher’s dual-language kindergarten students […]
Thanks to a grant from the District 200 Education Foundation, local students have the tools they need to independently calm themselves in times of stress. Westwood Elementary School psychologist Cathy […]
Students at Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center “traveled” this month to India, Poland, Ukraine, Colombia, South Africa, Peru, Ireland, Uganda, Mexico, Australia, Ecuador, Egypt, and Spain. “In a world that […]
Students in teacher Scott Becker’s class of third- through-fifth graders at Dean Street Elementary are learning with games and activities bought with an Impact Grant from the District 200 Education […]
An unusual and much-needed improvement will be prepared for both Woodstock and Woodstock North high schools. It is called a Zen Den. This project is funded by an IMPACT grant […]
Nearly $24,000 in grants for educational proposals have been awarded by the District 200 Education Foundation to Woodstock School District 200 staff members. Funding for 38 projects this school year […]
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