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 …
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 …
Green Bay students gain experience, career skills in yearlong construction program Read More »
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 …
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 …
This year’s school district vacancies similar to years past Read More »
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 …
Green Bay Superintendent Murley resigns, cites health issues Read More »
By Heather Graves Editor GREEN BAY – For the past four years, a group of community members from varying backgrounds and beliefs has gathered together to work with one simple purpose – serve the Greater Green Bay community. “Drawing from experiences in other cities, we had seen schools be an area of shared concern and …
citySERVE aims to give back through volunteering Read More »
By Heather Graves Staff Writer BROWN COUNTY – Understanding the special education system in the State of Wisconsin can be challenging. Add funding to the equation and comprehension is likely headed into a tailspin. Federal and state mandates require all public school districts provide special education services to students who require them. The state picks …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Just as important: A secondary education odyssey Read More »
