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Northside gets $10,000 donation to help troubled children

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7 years ago

September 20, 2017

Drew Kelly

Northside will be designated trauma-informed school

A project at Northside Elementary School has received a major donation.

The Franke Foundation gave the school $10,000 to help reach a goal that students succeed at school and overcome adverse childhoods.

The school will be designated a trauma-informed school, where staff will be trained in techniques to help children who are experiencing things like abuse, neglect or mental illness. They will also help with students living in a home where violence or substance abuse are present.

The two-year pilot program will include review from UW-La Crosse professor Betty DeBoer, a recognized expert in the field.

Laura Huber, principal at Northside, said their goal is to make students feel safe, allowing them to thrive in class.

Drew Kelly

Born in Decorah Iowa. I've been a news reporter for the last 10 years, starting right out of college in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Other professional opportunities led me to Marshalltown, Iowa and Antigo Wisconsin, before I finally was afforded the opportunity here in La Crosse. I've been here since 2016. I also act as the voice of local sports, doing play by play of high school and college football and basketball. When not working I enjoy golfing.