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More Than a Race:
Why Dirt Oval 66 Is Helping Kids Put Down Their Screens Article by Nicole Swanberg Wright | Photography by Chris Moran The rumble starts before the first race. Families unfold lawn chairs in the parking lot. Grills fire up. Kids grab crayons for a coloring contest, collect temporary tattoos, and line up to meet drivers before engines ever roar to life. Live music fills the air while children dart between bounce houses, graffiti walls, and autograph sessions, building memories long before the...
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Beyond the College Fund
Article by Nicole Swanberg Wright | Photography by Jean Lachat For many parents, saving for college begins long before acceptance letters arrive. According to the Education Data Initiative, at 4-year public universities, 41.4% of tuition comes from parent's income and savings. But as education costs continue to rise and family finances become increasingly complex, the question is no longer simply how much to save, it's how education fits into a family's broader financial future. That shift is...
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The Kids Will Rock You
How Lincoln-Way Rock Orchestra Builds Musicians, Mentors, and Memories Article by Nicole Swanberg Wright | Photography by Emily Noesen Kids Will Rock You When most people picture a school orchestra, they imagine classical repertoire performed under formal lighting and quiet expectation. The Lincoln-Way Rock Orchestra turns that image on its head. Each summer, students from across the Lincoln-Way district step onto a stage transformed into a full-scale concert experience—complete with a live...
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Giving Every Child a Voice
Article by Kenadee Berry | Photography by Jean Lachat Communication is about more than words, it's about connection. Every child deserves the opportunity to share who they are in a way that feels natural to them. At Kids Can Do, that belief is captured in a simple but powerful philosophy: "All Voices Matter." As Clinic Director, Erica Kluck explains, "Every child deserves the opportunity to communicate and connect regardless of how they express themselves." Whether through spoken language...
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