Education e-newsletter from State Superintendent Tony Evers (RSS version) http://dpi.wi.gov/dpi-connected.html en-us benson.gardner@dpi.wi.gov For National Black History Month, the DPI’s social studies consultant, Kristen McDaniel, has compiled a page of resources to help teachers in the classroom. http://dpi.wi.gov/dpi-connected/120206.html#Article_1 Wed, 8 Feb 2012 03:31:00 CST This month, Wisconsin schools and technical colleges are sharing what’s going on in career and technical education. Article references materials available, and activities of State Supt. Tony Evers, including joint editorial for the occasion with WTCS Pres. Dan Clancy. http://dpi.wi.gov/dpi-connected/120206.html#Article_2 Wed, 8 Feb 2012 03:31:00 CST The State Superintendent’s Digital Learning Advisory Council has completed its plan, A Vision for Digital Learning in Wisconsin, presented in the form of a website. http://dpi.wi.gov/dpi-connected/120206.html#Article_3 Wed, 8 Feb 2012 03:31:00 CST Advanced Placement continues to grow in Wisconsin, with student performance last year beating both the national average and every state in the Midwest. Because research shows AP is good preparation for postsecondary studies, State Superintendent Tony Evers urged districts to collaborate to offer the program more equitably within the state. http://dpi.wi.gov/dpi-connected/120206.html#Article_4 Wed, 8 Feb 2012 03:31:00 CST Natl poster contest asks students to create posters on theme of “Bicycling Takes Me Places.” Subscriber Submission. http://dpi.wi.gov/dpi-connected/120206.html#Article_5 Wed, 8 Feb 2012 03:31:00 CST Events planned around Wisconsin for Feb 1, including digital showcase with State Supt. Tony Evers in morning, Digital Town Hall in afternoon. http://dpi.wi.gov/dpi-connected/120201.html#Article_1 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 08:31:00 CST State Supt. Tony Evers encourages districts to think outside the box, to help economically disadvantaged children receive meals throughout the entire summer. http://dpi.wi.gov/dpi-connected/120201.html#Article_2 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 08:31:00 CST WI's open enrollment application window opens Feb. 6. Senate Bill 2, which will become law after gov. signs it, extends application period from three weeks to three months, makes other changes. DPI is developing procedures to implement the bill and will post information on the open enrollment website as it becomes available. http://dpi.wi.gov/dpi-connected/120201.html#Article_3 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 08:31:00 CST Female high school juniors may apply for Women In STEM High School Aerospace Scholars program. Deadline is Feb 22. http://dpi.wi.gov/dpi-connected/120201.html#Article_4 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 08:31:00 CST Statewide poster contest for 5th graders, related to missing children. Deadline is March 12. http://dpi.wi.gov/dpi-connected/120201.html#Article_5 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 08:31:00 CST