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Hosted by superintendent of the DeForest Area School District Dr. Rebecca Toetz, Norski News Now offers a front-row seat to what makes a “Norski” a Norski. We tackle interesting topics and courageous conversations, but you can also expect some laughs, anecdotes, and plenty of fun along the way.
Episodes

Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Kindergarten Tips - from Kids!
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Some very special VIPs join this episode. Hear from Norskies who just finished their year in kindergarten. They share their advice and well wishes for future kindergartners. The episode also celebrates and reflects with Windsor kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Deann Falbo, who just retired after 34 incredible years of service to Norski Nation.

Thursday May 16, 2024
School Funding and DASD
Thursday May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
There has been a lot in the news lately about the state of school funding, budget shortfalls, and referendums. These are important topics and not easy to understand. DASD’s Director of Business Services joins Dr. Toetz to explain how these topics affect Norski Nation.

Thursday May 02, 2024
The Science of Reading & DASD
Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
There has been a lot in the news recently about the Science of Reading and a newly signed Wisconsin reading instruction law. Episode guests are DASD educators who will help us understand how both of these things impact our learners.

Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Incredible Norski Volunteers
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
This episode highlights two of Norski Nation’s long standing and treasured volunteers to learn not only how they serve our district, but also what keeps them coming back. Episode guests are Rob Allen and Dale Jenkins.

Thursday Apr 04, 2024
School Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
An area of great pride in DASD is the valuable partnership we have with local law enforcement agencies. Episode guests are two of the people involved with our school safety and emergency preparedness: DASD School Safety Coordinator Roz Craney and School Resource Officer Andy Freeman.

Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Meet Flora: Harvest's Therapy Dog
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
We have a really fun topic for our listeners in this episode. We will be meeting our school district therapy dog, Flora. Flora is a 2 ½ year old black lab and she spends her days with the students and staff at Harvest Intermediate School. Episode guests are some of Flora’s grown ups as well as students who will tell us about what it is like having a dog at school.

Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Academic & Career Planning in DASD
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
One of the things we are really proud of in the DeForest Area School District is our academic and career planning process. Episode guests are DASD College and Career Readiness Coordinator Austin Hofer and Director of Teaching and Learning for grades 7-12 Chris Smith.

Monday Feb 05, 2024
DAHS Musical: Disney's Descendants
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
We have an exciting weekend coming up in Norski Nation - performances of the Disney musical, Descendants. Episode guests include some of our talented cast, crew, and musicians who have been hard at work bringing this story to life.