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Driftless Folk School

By jacobhundt, Section School House
Posted on Sat Apr 01, 2006 at 07:51:15 PM CST

Driftless Folk School Information Session and Potluck--April 9th

You are invited to attend an informal gathering at the home of Dan Peper and Ruth Kittleson on Sunday, April 9th at 4 pm to introduce the new Driftless Folk School. Folk School founders Adrienne Caldwell, Jacob Hundt, Vicky Eiben, Robert Schulz, Dan Peper, and Ruth Kittleson will present their unfolding vision for the Folk School and discuss the courses that will be offered this summer. Summer 2006 Folk School offerings will include metalsmithing, woodworking, sauerkraut making, blacksmithing, stargazing, spinning, herbs and flower essences and much more. Copies of the Summer 2006 Folk School catalog will be available. Please attend if you are interested in becoming a student, instructor, or volunteer with this exciting project. And bring a dish to pass! For more information and directions, please contact the Peper/Kittleson household at 675-3866.

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Charter School: A story from Viroqua

By borges, Section School House
Posted on Thu May 19, 2005 at 07:38:58 AM CST

The La Crosse Tribune report, on charter schools in that city, highlighted a new school initiative that has a focus on international studies. In an age of misunderstanding and war on the international scene and division in our own country, this is positive.

What some may not realize is that in early 2001 the Viroqua Area School District applied to receive funds for a similar school and was turned down by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI.) Waysmeet School, if funded, would have opened the fall of 9/11. More details below the fold...

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