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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.
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Thursday Oct 03, 2024
DASD Summer Drama Camp
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
The DASD summer drama camp has a long history in our community and is a treasured activity for both our young Norskies with an interest in theater and for our high school student leaders.

Thursday Sep 19, 2024
The Norski Way is EVERY Day!
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
This episode's guest is Dyanna Kadrich, DASD’s Director of Student Services joining the podcast to discuss an important topic: attendance. Consistent student attendance is a challenge faced by districts across the country. Learn what’s ahead in this area for Norski Nation and the supports available for our families and students.

Thursday Sep 05, 2024
New YES Principal: Meet Mr. Koenig!
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Mr. Koenig is the new principal of Yahara Elementary School. This episode will introduce him to our community and learn about his hopes and dreams for the school year.

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.