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New communication and engagement manager GREEN BAY – Brown County United Way has named Cierra Ivey as its new communication and engagement manager. In the role, Ivey will be responsible for developing communication and engagement tactics that support the nonprofit’s mission, fundraising and relationship management strategies. Originally from North Carolina, Ivey graduated from North Carolina …

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Bridges

Green Bay students gain experience, career skills in yearlong construction program

By Heather Graves Editor GREEN BAY – For approximately seven years, students involved in the Green Bay School District’s Bridges Construction and Renovation program have had the opportunity to learn hands-on, real-life skills while earning both high school and technical college credit. “The Bridges program is a work-based learning program in which the students actually …

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NWTC

NWTC: 110 years and counting of shaping futures

By Heather Graves Editor NORTHEAST WISCONSIN – Over the past 110 years, thousands of students have looked to Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) to give them a leg up in launching their skilled-trade career. “These are the people that you need every day,” NWTC president Dr. Jeffrey Rafn said. “They’re your neighbors that are doing …

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School

This year’s school district vacancies similar to years past

By Heather Graves Editor BROWN COUNTY – From retail stores and restaurants to daycares and school districts – the list of job vacancies throughout the area is long. Teacher shortages are an issue school systems have grappled with for years – and a global pandemic surely didn’t help. Many area districts said the amount of …

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Health

Green Bay Superintendent Murley resigns, cites health issues

By Heather Graves Editor GREEN BAY – Steve Murley has stepped down from his role as superintendent with the Green Bay School District, effective immediately, citing ongoing health issues. The School Board accepted Murley’s retirement during closed session prior to the Monday, April 11, regular board meeting. School Board President Eric Vanden Heuvel said Murley …

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classroom

Just as important: Inside the classroom

By Heather Graves Staff Writer BROWN COUNTY – Parents advocate and directors facilitate. But, it’s teachers who interpret complex 504 accommodation plans and Individualized Education Plans – to turn them into meaningful lessons for students. Area administrators agree the success of any special education department is heavily dependent on the teachers inside the classrooms. A …

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job

Just as important: The weight of the job

By Heather Graves and Lea Kopke The Press Times BROWN COUNTY – The job of a special education director is a balancing act between state and federal requirements and a desire to help students and families. Mandates, continuous paperwork, staff shortages, varied student needs, frustrated parents, limited resources, funding struggles – the list of responsibilities …

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secondary

Just as important: A secondary education odyssey

By Heather Graves Staff Writer BROWN COUNTY – The transition from elementary school to middle school, and from middle school to high school are milestones for students – new buildings, new kids, new classes, new routines. For special education students and their families these transitions can require copious planning and are oftentimes filled with uncertainty. …

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