Po Student Wins State Civics Title; Nationals Next

Po Student Wins State Civics Title; Nationals Next

An 11-year-old student in Port Orchard with an impassioned stance on gun violence will represent the state of Washington at the nation’s capital Nov. 12 for the National Civics Bee Championship.

Ilyannie Gonzalez, who just completed seventh grade in the Washington Virtual Academy, was one of 13 middle school students to participate in a regional round of the civics competition hosted by the South Kitsap Chamber of Commerce at Port Orchard City Hall in April.

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Wodrich: Summer slump can be avoided with several steps

Wodrich: Summer slump can be avoided with several steps

Jennifer Wodrich, a teacher from Arizona Virtual Academy and Insight Academy of Arizona, shares practical tips for families to avoid the “summer slump.” From creative reading activities and educational screen time to outdoor adventures and library programs, she highlights fun ways to keep kids engaged and learning all summer long.

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Webber International University Announces Workforce Training Opportunities

Webber International University Announces Workforce Training Opportunities

Webber International University is pleased to announce its corporate workforce initiative. The institution will offer non-degree asynchronous online career training programs in healthcare and information technology powered by MedCerts. The collaboration aims to enhance educational opportunities for Webber students and residents across Polk County.

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Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin: Paving the Way for Future Operating Engineers Through Hands-On Externship Programs

Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin: Paving the Way for Future Operating Engineers Through Hands-On Externship Programs

A recent episode of Building Wisconsin, discusses an exciting initiative at the Operating Engineers 139 Training Center in Coloma. The center’s externship program offers a hands-on introduction to careers in operating engineering for high school students across the state. Spread over three days in the fall and spring, the program attracts up to 1,500 students annually, providing them with practical experience and insights into the field.

Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin (DCAWI) plays a pivotal role in this initiative. As an online public charter school, DCAWI partners with Wisconsin’s McFarland School District to offer pre-apprenticeship courses to students statewide at no cost.

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Allison Thorson – Two Different Kinds Of Horsepower

Allison Thorson – Two Different Kinds Of Horsepower

Making an indelible mark in the high-stakes equestrian world is just the beginning for Allison Thorson, who holds over 200 Championship titles, including the record for the most World Championships in Tennessee Walking Horses’ history.

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