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RU In the Know

by Racine Unified School District

Education Kids & Family

Season 3

RU in the Know? RUSD's Upcoming Referendum

On April 1, residents of the Racine Unified School District will be asked to vote on a proposed operational referendum that will impact our schools, our students and entire community. Learn more about what this referendum would fund, what is at stake if it doesn't pass and how it would impact your taxes in this episode of RU in the Know? Note: Calculate how your property taxes would be impacted at rusd.org/calculator

RU in the Know? Charting Success

The hard work RUSD teachers and staff are putting in is making a difference in the data. In this episode, we take a closer look at the improvements the District is seeing in early literacy, student engagement, graduation rates, test participation and more. We also look at some of the biggest challenges we need to overcome.

RU in the Know? A Safe Start to the School Year

We are thrilled to have our students back in classrooms for another school year. While they were enjoying break, our teams have been working hard to ensure the schools they returned to are conducive to learning. A major part of that is ensuring our school spaces are safe and secure. In this podcast, we take a look at our comprehensive approach to school safety.

Season 2

RU in the Know: Class of 2024

In this episode of 'RU in the Know?' we sit down with three graduating seniors to discuss their experiences in the Academies of Racine. Each student has taken their own individual and unique journey through the Academies and have amazing plans for what is next!

RU in the Know? RUSD Refresh

Have you seen those dirt piles all around town? The school district is really putting the 2020 referendum money to work! Jerstad-Agerholm's principal discusses the impact the newly renovated building is having on students and staff and RUSD chief's operation officer has a glimpse at the work starting next.

RU in the Know? Meet RUSD's New Superintendent

After a months-long search, the Racine Unified School District Board of Education has selected Soren Gajewski as its next superintendent! In this episode of RU in the Know?, Soren shares what he is proud of in the district, the challenges he plans to tackle first and whether he's a cat or dog person... really! Don't miss his answers to a series of rapid fire either/or questions! If you'd like to learn more about Soren, you can find his brief bio here: https://rusd.org/about/superintendent

RU in the Know? All about Kindergarten

It's almost time to enroll in kindergarten! In this episode of RU in the Know, we cover all of RUSD's state-recognized kindergarten options for 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds, the benefits of enrolling a child in a kindergarten program and how parents can prepare their own children to start their educational journey. Learn more at our upcoming Kindergarten Open House on Tuesday, March 12 from 4-6 p.m. at Bull Early Education Center (815 DeKoven Avenue) and be sure to check out our Kindergarten Readiness Checklist here: https://rusd.org/sites/default/files/Departments/Academics/kindergarten%20readiness%20final%202018.pdf

RU in the Know? Project Search

As part of RUSD's special education services, we offer community based transition programs for students ages 18 to 21 within the community to develop life skills, job skills and recreational skills. One of these programs that we are proud to offer is Project SEARCH, which RUSD does in partnership with Andis Company, the Department of Workforce Development and Goodwill Industries of Southeast Wisconsin. In this podcast episode, you'll learn more about this unique internship experience offered to students at Andis in Sturtevant, and after you listen, hear from some former interns themselves here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzeOmE77wLs&feature=youtu.be

RU in the Know? Evidence-Based Grading

The Racine Unified School District is in the process of shifting from standards-based grading to evidence-based grading across grade levels. Learn how this will change your student's report card and entire learning experience. Additional resources also available here: https://rusd.org/departments/curriculum-instruction/evidence-based-learning-grading-6-12

RU in the Know? Middle School Math

Have a child who is really good with numbers? Learn the new way we're challenging our middle school students mathematically and the reason behind the shift. More information is available here: Middle School Math Model: Shifting from Advanced to Accelerated Mathematics

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