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State Superintendent Applauds Gov. Evers’ Budget Proposal, Investment in Public Education and Libraries

02/19/2025
View Gov. Evers' Budget Proposal for the Department of Public Education  On Tuesday evening, Feb. 18, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released...
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Career and Technical Education Visits Highlight Innovation Statewide

02/19/2025
Dr. Jill Underly, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, spent the first half of February traveling around the state as a part of the Department...
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Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

02/19/2025
Nearly one in five Wisconsin high school students (19.9%) reported that someone has forced them "to do sexual things they did not want to do." Source...
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Mauston School District Goes Full STEAM Ahead!

02/19/2025
In the heart of the Mauston School District, a revolution in education is taking place. Through innovative programs and a commitment to STEAM (Scienc...
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Bulletin Board 2/4/2025

02/04/2025
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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Supporting Wisconsin Schools and Students Amid Recent Executive Orders

02/04/2025
You are likely aware that new executive orders are being issued by the president frequently targeting K-12 education. As previously stated in the Jan...
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Every Wisconsin Student Should Have Access To Career-Building Opportunities

02/04/2025
A guest editorial for publication by State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly highlighting Career and Technical Education Month. Imagine you walk into...
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Six Wisconsin Math and Science Educators Named Among Best in the Nation

02/04/2025
Six Wisconsin educators have been recognized by the White House as among the best math or science teachers in the country.    The Presidential Award...
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The Joys and Challenges of School Counseling

02/04/2025
Ana Báez, 2025 Wisconsin Teacher of the Year, is a bilingual counselor at South Division High School in Milwaukee. Photo courtesy: Ana Báez  A N...
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“We Will Not Be Silent”: The Legacy of Civil Rights Activist Rev. James Lawson

02/04/2025
Reverend James Lawson. Photo By: Joon Powell, CC BY 2.5 In observance of Black History Month, we wanted to highlight the life and work of civil ri...