Tag: Appleton
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This Appleton East family found backschool event for students of color ‘really valuable’
The meet-and-greet was directed toward freshmen students of color; however, administration previously clarified that it was open to anyone. Read Full Article
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Sisters utilize technology to evangelize to village communities from afar
When Chong Ly, of Appleton, and her sister, Miva Yang, of Sheboygan, were invited to speak at a faith formation session prior to the opening of the Jan. 14, 2023, Hmong International Catholic Center … Read Full Article
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Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce expands into Green Bay, Appleton. Here is how they can help you
GREEN BAY – The Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce opened Appleton and Green Bay satellite resource offices to increase support for business owners of Asian and other underserved communities. Read Full Article
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Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce expands into Green Bay, Appleton. Here is how they can help you
The Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce is using $8.4 million in state grants to open business resource offices in, Appleton and Eau Claire. Read Full Article
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Three things to know about Appleton’s new Light the Night Market
Tags: AppletonThe event, which is being put on by Appleton Downtown Inc ., is inspired by Bazaar After Dark, a night-event previously hosted by the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce. Bazaar After Dark was known for … Read Full Article
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Looking for specialized education for your student? Applications for Appleton’s 13 charter schools close soon
Families looking for diverse, specialized education options have almost 20 options at public charter schools in the Fox Valley. Read Full Article
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Another new charter school is being discussed in Appleton to address achievement gaps for Black students
The hope for a new charter school is to put Black children at the center of their own education to help them feel safe, confident and like they belong. Read Full Article
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Appleton may get a Hmong charter school in the future, but plans are still in early stages
Tags: American, Appleton, charter school, culture, education, future, Hmong, Hmong American, school, studentsAPPLETON – A 14th charter school could be coming to the Appleton Area School District, this one offering students an immersive education on Hmong American culture. The school is still in the planning … Read Full Article
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Hmong culture shines at Scheig Gardens
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV)-A park in Appleton turned into the backdrop of a very important photo shoot. “It’s a great day to take pictures together there’s no other place we’d … Read Full Article
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Appleton Area School District starting bilingual 4K program this fall, with half of instruction in Spanish and half in English
For example, there may be a student who speaks both Hmong and English at home. That student could enroll in one of the native English enrollment spots. MORE: Here’s how much Appleton Area School … Read Full Article
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Appleton’s Hmong American Day Celebration
APPLETON, Wis. — Hmong American Day will be celebrated Saturday, May 14th from 10 to 4 p.m. at Jones Park. Focus Fox Valley’s Hayley Tenpas spoke with two of the festival’s organizers, Pa Lee Moua and … Read Full Article
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Appleton COVID-19 vaccine event empowers kids with teddy bears
A free COVID-19 vaccination event in Appleton held on Thursday helped break down barriers and empower children with stuffed teddy bears. On Thursday, the … Read Full Article
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Churches, mosques and temples support, anchor diverse communities in Green Bay, Appleton and Oshkosh
As the region’s population becomes more racially and ethnically diverse, churches, mosques and temples help create community and a sense of belonging. Read Full Article
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Pheng Thao earned the most votes of all eight candidates in his ‘historic’ win as the first Hmong elected to the Appleton school board
APPLETON – Of the five challengers in the Appleton school board race, only Pheng Thao was able to earn enough votes for one of the four open seats, making him the first Hmong person elected to the … Read Full Article
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Appleton Common Council retains three incumbents, adds newcomers, including a Latino representative
Israel Del Toro will become the second alderperson of color on the Appleton Common Council, joining Maiyoua Thao, who is Hmong. Read Full Article
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Appleton Public Library consultants recommend $12 million fundraising campaign for renovation, expansion
Appleton Public Library’s budgeted funds of $28.4 million are $10.6 million short of the most recent project cost estimate of $39 million. Read Full Article