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Governor's School Health Awards

May 15, 2008

Award-winning schools honored in State Capitol ceremony.


Wallace Fellows Graduation

May 9, 2008

Second group of exemplary principals graduate from the Wisconsin Urban Schools Leadership Project.


First Meeting of Arts and Creativity Task Force

April 23, 2008

Members meet each other and create an action plan.


Governor Signs Education-Related Bills

April 7, 2008

New laws are enacted relating to virtual education, the Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council, and special education.


Arts and Creativity Task Force Announcement

March 28, 2008

Lieutenant. Governor Barbara Lawton and State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster announce the Wisconsin Task Force on Arts and Creativity in Education.


Rural Awards

March 7, 2008

State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster presents awards to partnerships that advance and celebrate rural life.


Russian Educators Visit Wisconsin

February 29, 2008

State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster welcomed 10 education leaders from Russia.


Business Friends of Education

February 29, 2008

Individuals and businesses are honored for exemplary partnerships that support student achievement.


Templeton Middle School

February 20, 2008

State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster visits Templeton Middle School in the Hamilton School District.


Service-Learning Conference

February 20, 2008

Snapshots from the morning of the State Superintendent and Wisconsin Campus Compact's PK-16 Institute for Service-Learning and Citizenship.


Service-Learning Awards

February 20, 2008

State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster presents her annual Service-Learning Awards, and UW-Parkside Chancellor Jack Keating presents the Wisconsin Campus Compact Community-Based Learning Awards.


McNair Academy / Astronaut Guion Bluford

February 15, 2008

Burmaster visits Milwaukee's McNair Academy on the occasion of a talk by Guion Bluford, the first African American in space.


Milken Educator Recognition Event

February 4, 2008

Megan Dixon, Milken Educator of the Year, was honored by First Lady Jessica Doyle and State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster at the Wisconsin Executive Residence.

Also attending were Dixon's family, administrators and current and former students from Greenfield Middle School, and Milken Educators from earlier years.


World Languages Bill Unveiled

January 31, 2008

State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster and state legislators Gary Hebl and Julie Lassa announce legislation to establish world language instruction in Wisconsin elementary schools.

The event was held at Netherwood Knoll Elementary, which is implementing world language instruction.


New Wisconsin Promise Conference

January 15, 2008

Educators at the DPI's annual New Wisconsin Promise Conference work to close the achievement gap between students of color, economically disadvantaged students, and their peers.

This year's opening event featured the state superintendent, a national education expert, and a student choir.


Prevention Partners Honored

December 6, 2007

Four organizations receive inaugural State Superintendent's Prevention Partner Awards during the Building the Heart of Successful Schools conference in Wisconsin Dells.

Milken Award Ceremony

October 16, 2007

State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster visited Greenfield Middle School to surprise Reading Specialist Megan Dixon with the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award, which carries with it a $25,000 prize. First Lady Jessica Doyle and many local dignitaries attended the event.

New Wisconsin Promise Schools of Recognition

October 3, 2007

In a ceremony at the Capitol, State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster presents the New Wisconsin Promise Schools of Recognition awards to high-poverty, high-achievement schools.

State of Education Address

September 20, 2007

State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster delivers her State of Education Address and publicly presents awards to the Friends of Education and Teachers of the Year. Text and video of the speech are available at http://dpi.wi.gov/sprntdnt/speeches.html.

Teachers of the Year

September 20, 2007

The 2007-08 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year are pictured with State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster as well as their principals and district administrators. For more information, please see the media release.

Friends of Education

September 20, 2007

State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster presents her Friend of Education awards. For more information, please see the media release.

Governor's School Health Awards

May 24, 2007

First Lady Jessica Doyle, State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster, and Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Health Co-chair Paul Costanzo present the 2006-2007 Governor's School Health Awards to delegates from the winning schools in a ceremony at the state capitol.

Wallace Fellows Honored

May 18, 2007

First Lady Jessica Doyle and State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster were among those thanking the first group of Wallace Fellows for their work, while the second group continued their efforts.

Ladysmith Middle School's WISC Kids with State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster

2007 New Wisconsin Promise Conference

January 9, 2007

Ladysmith Middle School students sang at the third New Wisconsin Promise Conference, held in Madison.

Inauguration photo

State Superintendent's Inauguration Ceremony

July 5, 2005

Elizabeth Burmaster was sworn in for her second term as State Superintendent of Public Instruction in a ceremony at the State Capitol Rotunda.

For higher resolution versions of these images or other questions, contact Benson Gardner (608) 266-3374

Last updated 5/16/2008

  New Wisconsin Promise: A Quality Education for EVERY Child
 
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