By Jake Ellinghuysen The unpredictable weather this year has made for a wet, damp and even snowy spring so far. After the temperature begins to warm up, flooding may be a concern. Preparation and planning for different flood stages can be found in the Eau Claire Emergency Preparedness handbook. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

By Sten Ivan Pleading and dissenting letters were written by mothers and students to keep the program running; money was pledged to help the funding; analytical proofs and credible reports were presented to preserve the program. Despite the support, the music therapy program at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire was officially shut down in 2008, [...]

ECLIPSE hosted a special event for the children of Eau Claire to help young children with literacy issues. ECLIPSE hopes that activities such as these are able to help children excel in their future. © 2013 Jake Ellinghuysen   Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

By Devon Lehr The Eau Claire Area School District (ECASD) canceled classes three times this winter, but most schools survived the big chill by holding classes. If a school is closing in the ECASD, a decision will be made by the Superintendent of Schools after consulting with Student Transit and local weather services. Patrice Iverson, administrative [...]

By Michelle Enger As a stay at home mom, Vanessa Moessner spends quality time with her three kids by digging in the dirt, playing with worms and caring for their garden. She left her job as a high school biology teacher so she could have a connection with her kids and do those types of [...]

By Chris Flores [Audio clip: view full post to listen] More than 500 students at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire presented during the 20th Annual Student Research Ray at Zorn Arena last week. There were more than 200 posters at this year’s Student Research Day – the most they have ever had, according to Assistant Vice Chancellor for [...]

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By Daniel Weber When Chris Schrader graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout he thought his school days were behind him. Working full-time and going to graduate school didn’t seem feasible, but then he remembered the handful of online courses he took at UW-Stout and it dawned on him. He now attends Western Governors University, based out [...]

Concussions are a worrying health problem nationwide and Eau Claire area schools are taking notice and proceeding with caution.

On Jan. 24, the board unanimously voted down a proposal that would have established the Engage Charter School in the district. The school planned to open its doors next school year and enroll up to 45 sixth through ninth grade students. Pierce said he was saddened that he would not be able to enroll his daughter for her sixth grade year in the Engage school.