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STATEWIDE
ACADEMIES |
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Chiwaukee Academy
Kenosha/Racine Area
August 9-14, 2010 |
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Christa
McAuliffe Academy
Appleton
Area
July 12-16, 2010
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Cray Academy
Eau Claire Area
August 2-5, 2010 |
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Gitche
Gumee Academy
Ashland
Area
July 26-30, 2010 |
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John
Muir Academy
Verona
Area July 26-30, 2010 |
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Northwoods Academy
Rhinelander Area
August 2-6, 2010 |
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WEI Academy
West
Allis Area/June 21-25, 2010 Waukesha Area/July
12-16, 2010 Cedarburg Area/July
26-30, 2010 Messmer Area/August
10-12, 2010 |
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Star
Academy
River Falls Area
August 2-5, 2010 |
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Washburn
Academy
Onalaska Area
July 26-30, 2010
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WASDI |
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Cadwallader Colden Washburn was born in
Maine in 1818, completing preparatory
studies and teaching school there before
moving to the Midwest in 1839.
After a brief career in Iowa and law
studies in Illinois he moved to
Wisconsin. His varied and
illustrious career in Wisconsin included
five terms as congressman, heroic
service during the Civil War, a term as
governor, and designation as a lifetime
regent on the UW Board of Regents.
He lived in LaCrosse before and after
his service in the Civil War.
Washburn was also a successful
entrepreneur, engaged in the lumber and
milling industries, and utilized science
and technology to create new
efficiencies. His company became
known as Gold Medal Flour after winning
medals in an international milling
exhibition. As a friend of
education and learning, Washburn donated
$50,000 to build the LaCrosse Public
Library.
As the namesake for this Academy,
Cadwallader Washburn continues to be
recognized for his commitment to
education, science, technology and
public service.
Washburn Academy History - Instructional
Services
Since 1984, Washburn Academy has offered
western Wisconsin's premier venue for
teachers to build their repertoire of
hands-on activities that would
contribute to higher levels of student
achievement and problem solving
capability.
While our focus on best practices and
hands-on learning has remained constant,
the Academy has evolved in many ways:
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From 10 workshops to over 40
workshops annually;
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From math-science-technology to all
subject areas, including art, music,
special education, and classroom
management;
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From teacher workshops to
programming including
administrators, paraprofessionals,
and substitute teachers;
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From 140 participants the first year
to over 5,000 during its 17 year
history
Just imagine how many students have now
been impacted by their teacher's
attendance at Washburn Academy!
Without the inspiration of local
business leader, Dan Gelatt, working
with leaders from CESA #4 and UW-LaCrosse,
Washburn Academy would not have come
into existence. Other local
businesses, too numerous to mention,
made significant contributions to
provide start-up funding for the
Academy, and the Onalaska and Holmen
School District have generously hosted
the Academy. |
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