Matthew Baughman

Eau Claire

Education Reporter at Leader-Telegram

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South student places first at state Civics Bee, joined by other CV finalists

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Matthew Baughman |Eau Claire

EAU CLAIRE — Local students placed first and second in this weekend’s National Civics Bee competition. On Friday, students from all over Wisconsin competed in the statewide competition for the National Civics Bee. From regionals to state, middle school students are encouraged to learn about civic responsibilities in their communities and share ideas of how to improve their community. The top three finalists who placed at the 2025 state competition this year were: Leila C.
South student places first at state Civics Bee, joined by other CV finalists

1 week ago | leadertelegram.com | Matthew Baughman

EAU CLAIRE — Local students placed first and second in this weekend’s National Civics Bee competition. On Friday, students from all over Wisconsin competed in the statewide competition for the National Civics Bee. From regionals to state, middle school students are encouraged to learn about civic responsibilities in their communities and share ideas of how to improve their community. kAm%96 E@A E9C66 7:?2=:DED H9@ A=2465 2E E96 a_ad DE2E6 4@>A6E:E:@?
Altoona's new container park aims for mid-July opening

1 week ago | chippewa.com | Matthew Baughman

The city of Altoona is nearing completion of their new container park, aiming for an opening sometime mid-July. The project that has been on and off in Altoona since receiving a $1.38 million Neighborhood Investment Fund Grant in spring 2022; however, the new park, named The Yard, seems to be nearing completion. Roy Atkinson, assistant city administrator, said, “We’ve been working really hard on it over the last few years, and we are very excited for the opening.
Altoona's new container park aims for mid-July opening

1 week ago | leadertelegram.com | Matthew Baughman

ALTOONA — The City of Altoona is nearing completion of their new container park, aiming for an opening sometime mid-July. The project that has been on and off in Altoona since receiving a $1.38 million Neighborhood Investment Fund Grant in spring 2022; however, the new park, named The Yard, seems to be nearing completion. kAm#@J pE<:?D@?[ 2DD:DE2?E 4:EJ 25>:?:DEC2E@C[ D2:5[ “(6VG6 366? H@C<:?8 C62==J 92C5 @?
CVTC receives new drone donation for training certificate program

2 weeks ago | leadertelegram.com | Matthew Baughman

EAU CLAIRE — Chippewa Valley Technical College program instructor Shawn Crevitson said the donation of a drone to their drone training certificate program will allow students to learn about modern equipment they may encounter in the field. The donation comes from Maverick Drone Systems, based out of the Twin Cities, and includes a DJI T30 drone.
CVTC receives new drone donation for training certifiate program

2 weeks ago | leadertelegram.com | Matthew Baughman

EAU CLAIRE — Chippewa Valley Technical College program instructor Shawn Crevitson said the donation of a drone to their drone training certificate program will allow students to learn about modern equipment they may encounter in the field. The donation comes from Maverick Drone Systems, based out of the Twin Cities, and includes a DJI T30 drone.
Stepping Stones of Dunn County to reduce pantry services amid funding cuts

2 weeks ago | chippewa.com | Matthew Baughman

Stepping Stones of Dunn County announced that their food pantry services would be reduced starting Monday, June 30. Starting on that date, the Menomonie pantry will no longer be open on Fridays and will have to move from serving individuals once every seven days to once every 14 days.
Special education aid: Why districts like ECASD are advocating for a raise in the budget

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Matthew Baughman |Eau Claire

EAU CLAIRE — As the Wisconsin biennial budget discussion continues with a deadline of June 30 for the end of the fiscal year, the Joint Finance Committee is set to talk about taxes and school funding today. Many advocates for school funding and school districts have discussed special education funding as talks on the budget continue. But what is this discussion on special education funding about? For the state, special education is a mandated service at every school district.
Special education aid: Why districts like ECASD are advocating for a raise in the budget

2 weeks ago | leadertelegram.com | Matthew Baughman

EAU CLAIRE — As the Wisconsin biennial budget discussion continues with a deadline of June 30 for the end of the fiscal year, the Joint Finance Committee is set to talk about taxes and school funding today. Many advocates for school funding and school districts have discussed special education funding as talks on the budget continue. But what is this discussion on special education funding about? kAmu@C E96 DE2E6[ DA64:2= 65F42E:@?
UW-Stout recognized for community impacts with Large Business of the Year

2 weeks ago | chippewa.com | Matthew Baughman

While being recognized as Large Business of the Year by the Menomonie Chamber of Commerce, the University of Wisconsin-Stout also celebrated its role in the community. The recognition comes as the chamber annually recognizes several entities in the community, including small businesses, with this year’s recipient as Markquart Menomonie; nonprofits, recognizing The Bridge to Hope; emerging leaders and others.