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 […]
Greenwood Elementary School students got a lesson from an author who told them about more than just the basics of schooling. Pre-K teacher Julie Zay used an Impact Grant from […]
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 […]
Garden at Creekside Middle Schools aims to touch on the senses Creekside Middle School life skills teacher Jennifer Moskowitz has received a D200 Education Foundation Impact Grant this year to […]
Several years ago, Prairiewood Elementary School secretary Carol Cerny had an idea for a service project at her school. She was not sure whether it was appropriate for a secretary […]
After a pause due to the uncertainty of school activity during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Woodstock District 200 Education Foundation has resumed awarding Impact Grants to […]
COVID-19 interrupts D200 Education Foundation cycle
Money still available for teacher grants; applications due by Nov. 30
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