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The new high school in New Richmond is the centerpiece of the largest school construction referendum ever passed in Wisconsin, and students entering the new building for the first day of classes on Thursday seemed a bit overawed by the school’s size. “It’s really big, too big,” said one. “It’s really big and confusing,” was another’s reaction. “I’m sure there are things that keep popping up,” said Principal Jeff Moberg. “We’ve got a number of people who are just helping put out some of the fires and making sure things are working the way we want them to, and I’m sure in a couple of weeks we’ll have things smoothed out. Moberg, who for the last four years has doubled as principal and liaison with contractors working on the new school, added that the high school is “about 99 percent complete.” [click to continue…]

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Tax breaks available for college expense

by Jackie Johnson 09/2/10 9:55 AM

With students back in school, the IRS says education tax breaks are there for the taking. Parents of college students are being reminded there’s still time to take advantage of tax credits for qualified tuition and related expenses. The American Opportunity Tax Credit, part of the federal stimulus package, modifies the existing Hope credit for [...]

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by Andrew Beckett 09/1/10 2:33 PM

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Contract deal reached with Kenosha teachers

by WRN Contributor 09/1/10 12:26 PM

The Kenosha Unified School District will have labor peace the next three years. Human Services Director Sharonda Glass approached the teachers’ union about re-opening the current year contract because of rising health care costs, and the two sides came to a deal on that, PLUS a 2-year successor agreement, including pay increases. “Knowing what your [...]

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An end to summer vacation?

by WRN Contributor 08/25/10 12:25 AM

With a brand new school year set to start next week, some education officials are pushing for an end to summer vacation. Granton Superintendent Arnie Snook says summer vacation is a relic from our old ag-based economy. The rest of the world doesn’t play by the same rules, and foreign students now out-perform American students [...]

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