Wisconsin School News

August 2015

The August 2015 issue of Wisconsin School News features Wisconsin’s 2015 Green Ribbon Schools, a student culinary team from Viroqua High School, and an agriculture program at Sheboygan Falls High School. Erin Green, former business director for the Greendale School District, provides ideas for reducing waste and strategies for driving down the cost of waste removal services.

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Features

Health, Education and Sustainability
Three Wisconsin schools and one district named Green Ribbon Schools
Shelby Anderson

Learning to Grow
Student-led agriculture projects at Sheboygan Falls High School are providing unique learning opportunities
Anne Davis

Good Food and Teamwork
Student culinary team provides new set of opportunities and learning experiences for students
Shelby Anderson

Reducing Waste and Cost
It’s time to ask for more from your waste management contractor
Erin Green

Departments and Columns

Viewpoint
Community Advocates Needed
John H. Ashley

WASB Insurance Plan
Managing Your Risk Can Enhance Student Achievement

Association News
Building School Leaders – Recap of the Summer Leadership Institute

Legislative Update
2015-17 State Budget Signed Into Law

Legal Comment
Education of Homeless Children and Youth

Service Associate Q&A
Mark Neubauer of EMC Insurance talks about strategies to avoid accidents in schools