Author: Dani Tietz

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Steadfast Through Change: Gay Fritz’s 22-Year Journey of Love and Learning in Mahomet-Seymour’s Classrooms

In the last two decades, the landscape of American education has transformed dramatically. Innovations have come and gone, methodologies have shifted, and some changes have caused lasting impacts that educators are still navigating.  Still, as education continues to adapt to better serve today’s students, some essentials remain unchanged. This is […]

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Decades of Dedication: Kay Coulson Reflects on a Storied Teaching Career as She Embraces Retirement

For Kay Coulson’s students, school felt like magic—a place to belong, to create, and to explore.  From whimsical writing prompts to Eric Carle-inspired art projects, mastering the basics of reading, writing, math, and science was both playful and formative during the nine months under her guidance.  As children under the […]

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Summer Lunch Programs and SUN Bucks: Nutritional Support for Champaign County’s Youth

As summer approaches, ensuring that children continue to receive nutritious meals is a paramount concern for many families, particularly when school is out. Recognizing this need, the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is once again hosting the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), an initiative sponsored by the Illinois State Board […]

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Mahomet-Seymour Facility Committee indicates support for new elementary school with junior high renovation or rebuild

After three meetings this year, the Mahomet-Seymour Facilities Committee indicated support for constructing a new elementary school for second and third graders near Middletown Prairie Elementary and renovating or rebuilding Mahomet-Seymour Junior High School at its current location to alleviate district overcrowding. At the committee’s April 16 meeting, members voiced […]