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Taking Care and Providing Resources After a School Shooting

12/17/2024
We are all feeling and experiencing an immense amount of grief following another senseless tragedy within our school community. Schools are meant to...
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Bulletin Board 12/13/2024

12/13/2024
Welcome to the ConnectEd Bulletin Board! This is the place to find opportunities for further professional development, grant and awards opportuniti...
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Meeting the Needs of Justice System-Involved Youth

12/13/2024
Volunteers with Express Yourself Milwaukee put finishing touches on a student-designed and -painted mural at the school. Image courtesy: Vel Phillip...
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Computer Science Is for Everyone

12/13/2024
December 9-15, 2024 was declared by the DPI as Computer Science Education Week in the state of Wisconsin. Dr. Jill Underly, State Superintendent of P...
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Extra Credit: K-5 Civics & Social Studies Modules

12/11/2024
  Screenshot from the K-5 Civics & Social Studies Modules. Welcome to Extra Credit, our newest ConnectEd recurring feature! In each issue, w...
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The DPI Recognized with 2024 Diversity Award

12/11/2024
Dr. Jill Underly (center) holds the 2024 Diversity Award which was presented to the Department of Public Instruction in recognition of the DPI's 202...
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School Meals and School Garden Flourish Thanks to School Nutrition Superhero

12/11/2024
Kale and peas share a planting bed in the Prentice School Garden. Students later will turn the kale into kale chips. Source: Prentice School Garden....