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These Goats Have Jobs– They’re Not Kidding Around!
05/23/2023
These goats are the GOAT at clearing invasive species.
For a 20-day period over the next few weeks, a herd of goats will be employees of the Oregon...

Wisconsin Teacher Brings Coping Skills Book, Curriculum to Students
05/23/2023
A Q+A with Back Pocket author, founder Shaney Andler.
Shaney Andler is a special education teacher of 30 years, teaching in multiple classroom setti...

Five Educators Selected 2024 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year
05/23/2023
2024 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year (left to right): Brian Collins, Claudia Heller de Messer, Saghar Homayounpour, Rachel Kumferman, and Katelyn Wink...

GEAR UP Initiative Honors Academic Achievement of Underrepresented Wisconsin Students
05/23/2023
The inaugural class of GEAR UP students.
Thirty-eight students from across Wisconsin are officially the first graduating cohort of the GEAR UP Risi...

Educational Resources for Exploring Sikh Heritage in Wisconsin
05/23/2023
Event alert: For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join our Perspectives in Equity gathering highlighting the partnership between th...

Oconomowoc High School Students Take Virtual Field Trip Inside the Human Heart
05/09/2023
“This field trip really opened my eyes to the surgical world. Watching the anesthesiologist work alongside the entire surgical team was amazing. I ha...

Teacher Appreciation Week a Chance to Make Change
05/09/2023
Valuing Teachers Requires Investment
This week, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly wrote an impassioned guest editorial: "Appreciation is not enoug...

Answer Our Reader Response Question of the Month!
05/09/2023
We want to hear from you.
Each month, we'll be asking you, our readers, to reflect on your experiences and give us the real scoop. Share your funny a...

Without Health, There is No Learning: May 10, 2023 is National School Nurse Day
05/09/2023
School nurses are front and center in making sure our students are ready to learn.
Think about the last time you had a pounding headache. Or when y...

Making School in Madison a Better Place to Be: The Benedict (Benny) Batman Jones Story
05/09/2023
Benny is a happy guy. Just a happy happy happy guy.
As told by Michael Jones, special education teacher and behavior interventionist in the Madison...
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