2007 News Releases

From the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Questions about news releases issued from the Department of Public Instruction should be directed to Patrick Gasper, Communications Officer, (608) 266-3559.

Date	Title
Dec 27	Burmaster commends schools in the news
Dec 19	Burmaster praises Fund for Wisconsin Scholars Morgridge gift helps make a Wisconsin postsecondary education more accessible and affordable
Dec 19	Library systems to share $16.1 million in state aid Aid supports improved library services across the state
Dec 17	Burmaster applauds Gov. Doyle and legislators for quick action on AP bill
Dec 14	EDITORIAL: The arts are not a luxury; they are essential
Dec 13	Wisconsin to participate in Education Leaders Institute State is one of five chosen for first institute to strengthen arts education
Dec 7	Four organizations receive Prevention Partner Awards Inaugural awards recognize organizations that contribute to student success
Dec 6	Wisconsin in top 10 states for increasing national board certified teachers 110 Wisconsin teachers earn national board certification
Dec 5	Burmaster statement on Court of Appeals decision
Dec 5	Districts offering 4K grow 70 percent in seven years 27 districts add 4K in 2007-08 school year
Nov 15	School breakfast and lunch programs available
Nov 14	Wisconsin programs for homeless students receive national recognition Three school districts recognized over the past four years
Nov 12	EDITORIAL: PK-12 education laid the foundation for rural Wisconsin students State Superintendent's 2007 American Education Week proclamation
Nov 9	Two Marshfield students named 2007 Advanced Placement State Scholars
Nov 6	Wisconsin schools encouraged to apply for school health awards Application deadline for 2007-08 award is March 14
Oct 31	Burmaster awards $6.9 million in continuous improvement grants
Oct 30	Wisconsin wins Healthy Kids, Healthy America grant to fight obesity National Governors Association to provide $100,000 to Healthier Wisconsin Schools program
Oct 29	20 educational technology projects to share $1.9 million Enhancing Education Through Technology grants target improving student achievement
Oct 24	Burmaster praises Gov. Doyle and legislative leaders for biennial budget agreement
Oct 22	State Superintendent Burmaster congratulates Blue Ribbon Schools Five Wisconsin schools are among 287 honored for achievement
Oct 16	Wisconsin sees unprecedented increases in school breakfast programs
Oct 16	Greenfield educator receives Milken Family Foundation award Megan Dixon to receive $25,000 unrestricted award Megan Dixon background information and photo. 2007 Milken Educator Award Press Kit. Photo Gallery.
Oct 15	Burmaster statement on general equalization aid certification
Oct 11	EDITORIAL: Reauthorization of NCLB: Accountability That Makes Sense
Oct 10	Oswald named Wisconsin representative to National Teacher of the Year program
Oct 9	Burmaster awards $710,000 in continuous improvement grants to Madison Metropolitan School District
Oct 8	Burmaster Recognizes Higher Education Day, Oct. 9
Oct 4	Wisconsin schools welcome teachers from Japan Visit contributes to Wisconsin's international education and global literacy efforts
Oct 2	EDITORIAL: Personal financial literacy is vital for all students Second annual Money Smart Week Is October 7-13, 2007
Oct 1	October 3 ceremony to celebrate state's 163 New Wisconsin Promise Schools of Recognition
Oct 1	Resources enhance school safety
Sep 28	Burmaster statement on lack of state budget DPI will begin processing general equalization aid with last year's figures
Sep 26	Burmaster awards nine grants for service-learning activities Wisconsin's 16th year of Learn and Serve America grants support planning and implementation of service-learning methodology
Sep 25	Wisconsin overall scores exceed national averages on NAEP mathematics and reading tests
Sep 21	Burmaster recognizes 2007 Friends of Education
Sep 21	DPI to hold four administrative rules hearings Hearings scheduled on proposed rules for identifying students with specific learning disabilities and significant developmental delays
Sep 20	Burmaster: Public education is moving Wisconsin forward
Sep 20	SPEECH: 2007 State of Education
Sep 20	Herb Kohl Educational Foundation honors Wisconsin Teachers of the Year
Sep 17	Partnership grants to improve mathematics and science achievement
Sep 13	Wisconsin Schools to Receive Suicide Prevention Tool Kits Suicide Prevention Week is September 9-15, 2007
Sep 5	Four Teachers of the Year exemplify quality teaching Tierney-Ley, Oswald, Karban, and Kostelnik to represent Wisconsin's PK-12 public school teaching corps for 2007-08 school year
Aug 28	State students show solid performance on SAT Advanced Placement continues to grow; student performance exceeds nation
Aug 27	State Superintendent Burmaster statement on budget stalemate
Aug 27	EDITORIAL: Quality education will prepare students for the future
Aug 22	Wisconsin receives federal grant for personnel development
Aug 20	Burmaster names 163 New Wisconsin Promise Schools of Recognition
Aug 15	More students take ACT, 22.3 score bests seven-year trend
Aug 15	DPI to hold hearings on rules for identifying gifted and talented students
Aug 8	SPEECH: Wisconsin Association for Language Teachers Summer Language Leadership Institute
Aug 6	Schools share $1.5 million in charter grants
Jul 26	EDITORIAL: Senate has the better education budget
Jul 17	EDITORIAL: Support education and you support Wisconsin
Jul 12	AmeriCorps*VISTA members celebrate community service with art show
Jul 11	Statement of State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster on passage of Assembly 2007-09 budget
Jul 5	Students who are blind or visually impaired to learn about the Civil War July 11-15 living-history program allows students to benefit through hands-on activities
Jun 28	EDITORIAL: Global literacy efforts growing in Wisconsin
Jun 27	State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster issues statement praising Senate action on 2007-09 education budget
Jun 21	Burmaster announces increased 'Keeping the Promise' aid New state funding increases reimbursement for special education costs
Jun 14	Jay Farnsworth receives Presidential Teaching Award
Jun 13	Webcast addresses school violence prevention June 19 program continues new crisis preparedness series for Wisconsin schools
Jun 12	Schools receive preliminary progress reports
Jun 5	State's global literacy initiative receives national recognition Wisconsin receives one of three Practice of the Year awards from the Partnership for 21st Century Skills
Jun 1	Wisconsin delegation heads to its first American Diploma Project Network Leadership Team meeting
May 24	School districts share an estimated $29 million from Common School Fund for library materials
May 22	WKCE scores up, especially math Achievement of economically disadvantaged and African-American students shows improvement
May 22	At-risk students will benefit from new alternative education grants Several thousand students in 106 Wisconsin districts now served by aid awarded over last four years
May 18	EDITORIAL: Don't be left out of the service-learning revolution
May 17	Statement of State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster on Joint Committee on Finance action of May 15, 2007, on 2007-09 budget
May 16	Three Wisconsin students named Presidential Scholars
May 15	Wisconsin takes steps to become a SunWise State State promotes EPA's Sun Safety Program in all school districts
May 12	SPEECH: UW-La Crosse Commencement
May 8	State Superintendent's Adolescent Literacy Task Force named
May 7	Wisconsin teacher named 2007 family and consumer science top educator Kendra Naef was 2005 Milken National Educator from Wisconsin
May 4	Wisconsin schools to implement mental health curriculum 'Toolkit for Mental Health in Schools' includes a new 'Issues in Mental Health/Mental Illness Awareness' curriculum for students in grades 8-10
May 4	Adolescent Literacy Summit to be held Monday in Madison Burmaster to announce State Superintendent's Adolescent Literacy Task Force during summit
May 2	Wisconsin's All-State Scholars to be recognized May 6
Apr 30	Wisconsin's 11 Presidential Scholar Semifinalists named
Apr 20	19 community learning center grants to fund 45 after-school sites Burmaster announces 21st Century Community Learning Center Grants
Apr 16	EDITORIAL: Libraries support digital future State Superintendent's National Library Week proclamation
Mar 22	Burmaster urges Joint Finance Committee to keep education a top priority
Mar 19	Wisconsin develops 'Bullying Prevention Curriculum' Classroom instructional units targeted to grades 3-5 and 6-8
Mar 14	Summit gives voice to business expectations for education Summit for 21st Century Skills is first step in aligning educational standards with workforce and postsecondary expectations
Mar 12	Grants expand services to library patrons
Mar 5	Burmaster announces 13 Business Friend of Education awards Record number of businesses and individuals recognized for partnerships supporting education
Feb 27	Five State Superintendent Service-Learning Awards presented
Feb 22	Wallace Fellows work on urban leadership project
Feb 19	151 schools register to participate in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program
Feb 13	Statement from State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster on Gov. Doyle's 2007-09 budget Doyle budget advances Burmaster proposals
Feb 13	AWSA, DPI recognize four principals of the year Principals, associate principal show outstanding leadership
Feb 6	Wisconsin increases Advanced Placement participation Participation by students of color increases 20 percent from previous year
Jan 30	Burmaster applauds governor's continued investment in Wisconsin's students and their families Statement by State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster on Gov. Doyle's education proposals in his State of the State address
Jan 29	Burmaster advocates for changes to NCLB law
Jan 19	Wisconsin joins American Diploma Project Network
Jan 17	Wisconsin becomes 21st Century Skills Leadership State State is third to join Partnership for 21st Century Skills Link to the Partnership for 21st Century Skills news release.
Jan 17	SPEECH: Wisconsin State Education Convention
Jan 16	Public school open enrollment application period is Feb. 5-23
Jan 12	Summer Food Service Program seeks sponsors
Jan 9	73 state teachers earn national board certification Wisconsin has 402 teachers who hold national certification
Jan 4	Two students named Advanced Placement State Scholars

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Last updated on 2/26/2008 9:57:22 AM