Social studies teacher uses a “flipped classroom”
By Alissa Ihlenfeld, Current Staff
There are few traditional things about Dave Talma’s classroom. Continue reading
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Taking a Different Approach
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Revising the Social Studies Advanced Placement Courses
By Megan Landvatter, Current Staff
Changes in Advanced Placement structure have shaken up a few classrooms at the West Bend High Schools. Continue reading
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Let’s Get Technical
Should schools be more skeptical about integrating technology into the classroom?
By Kara Conley, Current Staff
In 2017, when people think of school they no longer think of books, but computers.
Technology in the classroom is changing the way teachers must educate their students and the way students learn. Some students have evolved in their academics due to the increased technological use, but not everyone feels it is for the best. Many teachers and students at the West Bend High Schools acknowledge the value of technology, but are also aware of its downsides.
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Families Exercise Right to Opt Out
Local parents explain their decision to pull their children from testing
By Lauren Sorensen, Current Staff
Reflecting a national trend of parents opting students out of standardized testing, some West Bend parents followed suit during the recent Badger and Aspire tests given in the West Bend School District. Continue reading
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Dreams Become Reality
Business students participated in Reality Day at WBHS
By Kara Conley, Current Staff
For four years, one teacher has been working to make her dream come true at the West Bend High Schools. Continue reading
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