Rural Schools Advocacy | March 18, 2023
EVERYONE Should be Paying Attention to Public School Funding in WisconsinSo today’s episode is a little different for me in that, even though I’ve already done the interview, I still feel I have a lot to learn about funding for […]
Recognizing Leadership | February 10, 2023
Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom 2022 Outstanding Teacher — Jessica Rettler, Tri-County ElementaryI think it’s fair to say that for many rural communities, agriculture is part of our identity, culture, and history. Teachers who embrace that, bring in concepts of agriculture into […]
Connections Outside of the Driftless | January 15, 2023
An Update from Rural Schools Collaborative — PRTP26In today’s episode, you’re meeting Taylor McCabe-Juhnke, the executive director of the Rural Schools Collaborative. It’s important that our rural schools know who their advocates are and what resources they […]
Iowa | January 4, 2023
Bellevue Big: A Unique Educational Opportunity — PRTP25Bellevue Iowa is a beautiful town in Northeast Iowa, tucked right along the upper Mississippi river. Bellevue high school serves just 365 in grades 6-12. Today you’re meeting Matt Jaeger, […]
Connections Outside of the Driftless | December 12, 2022
PBL & PBE, a Perfect Pair! — PRTP24Today I had the honor of meeting Ryan Steuer, executive director of Magnify Learning, a Project Based Learning organization who trains teachers, coaches, and principals across the country. He’s also […]
Stories from the Driftless | October 12, 2022
Dodgeville High School: Full STEAM Ahead — PRTP23Our rural school districts in the Driftless Region are creating dynamic opportunities that are responsive to community needs and set children on paths for valuable future careers. Dodgeville High School […]
Stories from the Driftless | September 19, 2022
Portrait of a Rural TeacherAs part of our work as the Driftless Region Hub, the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin Platteville is issuing a call for a “Portrait of a Rural […]
Stories from the Driftless | September 9, 2022
Family & Consumer Education — A Responsive Approach at Wisconsin Dells High School — PRTP22When you think of Wisconsin Dells, I’m guessing the first thing that might come to mind would be the water parks and resorts. Located in southern Wisconsin, Wisconsin Dells draws […]
Stories from the Driftless | July 9, 2022
Connecting Students to the Outdoors in Goodhue, Minnesota — PRTP21It’s been a while since I’ve headed up to Minnesota for an episode and this one certainly did not disappoint. Today, I’m featuring two teachers in the Goodhue School District, […]
Stories from the Driftless | April 7, 2022
Collaborating with Community Partners in Potosi, Wisconsin — PRTP20Today’s podcast episode takes you on a journey to Potosi, Wisconsin where you’ll meet a group of both students and adults all dedicated to three missions, all of which benefit […]