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Nov 18
Representing Educators: Reflections on the Teacher of the Year Process

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“This award is not saying you’re the best teacher in Wisconsin,” observes Chris Gleason, the state’s 2016-17...

Nov 18
ACP and Leadership

Why is school and district leadership crucial in making Academic and Career Planning powerful and positive?

ACP in Wisconsin, the DPI's new...
Nov 18
Deaf, Hard of Hearing Education Support

Support is available to help educate Wisconsin children who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deafblind.

Often, to these kids, as well as...

Nov 18
School and District Report Cards Released

More than 82 percent of public schools and 91 percent of districts earned three or more stars on the state’s 2015-16 report cards, meaning they...

Nov 18
Education Budget Proposal Announced

State Superintendent Tony Evers submitted his 2017-19 budget request to the governor and Legislature this week.


Evers provides a 90...

Nov 10
Free Financial Aid Help at College Goal Wisconsin

Wisconsin students can get free help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at College Goal Wisconsin, held throughout...

Nov 10
STEM Event with Science/Math Recognition

Professionals from across Wisconsin came together last month to continue building a statewide STEM education network and to recognize Wisconsin’s...

Nov 10
Letters about Literature Writing Contest

More than a mere collection of words, a book is an expression between human beings, which can have a direct and concrete impact on lives. Books...

Nov 10
School Health Awards

Sixty-six schools achieved gold, silver, or bronze level in the  Wisconsin School Health Award program this year.

Horace Mann Middle School...
Nov 10
Referenda Popular Across Party Lines

Voters across Wisconsin again passed referenda to support school funding on Tuesday.

The DPI has created a map of referenda that passed in...