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Spotlight shines on school district technology team
3 May 2023
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Four Barron Area School District staff members were recognized for the technology work in the district at the school board’s April meeting.
According to a statement from the district, “Jon Thompson, Jon Cerney, Charles Gluege, and Andrew Sloan have been instrumental in getting our Entertainment Technology class off and running. This class has allowed our students yet another opportunity to be introduced and potentially pursue a career in technology or entertainment industries.
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