The Appleton Area School District has provided an update on their review into an AASD educator’s apparent signing of the Zinn Education Project’s “Pledge To Teach The Truth.” Below are the questions I asked them and the answers I received from Kylie Harwell on behalf […]
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38% Of AASD North Students and 49% Of East Students Received At Least One D or One F For Second Semester – Total Number Not Known Because West Has Not Released Their Numbers
As previously, reported, per Appleton Area School District Chief Financial Officer Greg Hartjes, as of the end of the second semester 25.4% of High School students failed at least one class—19% at North, 30% at East, and 29% at West. I was curious how many […]
A Response To The Social Media Furor Over The Report That AASD Educator And Wife Of Appleton’s Mayor Signed The Zinn Education Project’s “Pledge To Teach The Truth”
I find that when there is social media upheaval it’s sometimes best to pause, not respond in the moment, and take some time before proceeding. When I published the post highlighting the fact that Hilary Haskell, an AASD educator and the wife of Appleton’s mayor […]
Name Of AASD Teacher And Wife Of Mayor Woodford Appears On Zinn Education Project Pledge
The Facebook page Blueprints For Excellence-Reform Appleton Area School District broke the news that Hilary Haskell an AASD educator and wife of Appleton’s mayor Jake Woodford is listed as a signer of the Zinn Education Project’s “Pledge To Teach The Truth”. The writers of the […]
One Quarter Of AASD High School Students Failed At Least One Second Semester Class
One of the items that will be presented at the 06/28/2021 Appleton Area School District Board of Education meeting is the number of high school students who failed at least one second semester class. Although the presentation slides have not been posted on Board Docs […]
One Week Remains For AASD Residents To Provide Feedback On Proposed Renaming Of Lincoln Elementary
One week remains for Appleton Area School District residents to provide public feedback on the proposal to rename Lincoln Elementary School. Residents who live within the district’s boundaries can provide community feedback regarding that question here: http://www.aasd.k12.wi.us/news/what_s_new/board_seeks_public_input_on_requested_renaming Just to recap, a couple years ago Mayor […]
Appleton Area School District Makes Masks Optional Starting June 7th
In its June 4th Family Letter, the Appleton Area School District announced that, starting Monday, June 7th masks will be optional for all students and staff within school facilities and on transportation vehicles. Other mitigation strategies such as social distancing/podding, hand sanitizing, contact tracing, and […]
Two Weeks Remain For AASD Residents To Provide Feedback On Proposed Renaming Of Lincoln Elementary
Two weeks remain for Appleton Area School District residents to provide public feedback on the proposal to rename Lincoln Elementary School. Residents who live within the district’s boundaries can provide community feedback regarding that question here: http://www.aasd.k12.wi.us/news/what_s_new/board_seeks_public_input_on_requested_renaming Just to recap, a couple years ago Mayor […]
Appleton Area School District Opens Survey To Gather Community Feedback On Proposed Lincoln Elementary Name Change
Should the Appleton Area School District rename Lincoln Elementary? Residents who live within the district’s boundaries can provide community feedback regarding that question on the AASD website here: http://www.aasd.k12.wi.us/news/what_s_new/board_seeks_public_input_on_requested_renaming. Just to recap, a couple years ago Mayor Tim Hanna formed a committee of City of […]
AASD Business Services Committee Crafts Proposal To Gather Community Feedback Regarding Proposed Lincoln Elementary Name Change
The Appleton Area School District Board of Education Business Services Committee met 05/14/2021 with the aim of putting together a set of recommendations regarding gathering community feedback on the proposed renaming of Lincoln Elementary to Ronald C. Dunlap Elementary – Home of the Lincoln Lions. […]