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September 5-11 is National Suicide Prevention Week

09/07/2021
Going back to school in the fall is always full of anticipation and, sometimes, stress. With the unique challenges the COVID-19 pandemic brings, this...

Cross Team Collaboration Increases Impact of Social & Emotional Learning & Employability Skills

09/07/2021
Through its progress in encouraging educators to weave together social and emotional learning competencies and College and Career Readiness skills, th...

State Superintendent Welcomes Students, Educators Back to School

09/07/2021
State Superintendent Jill Underly greets students for the first day of school at Milwaukee French Immersion School in Milwaukee.   As students...

Educator Resources Available for Teaching, Learning About 9/11

09/07/2021
As the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001 approaches, many trusted partners have worked to provide educat...

DPI, DHS Partner to Provide Increased COVID Testing in Schools

08/24/2021
As students and teachers come back to school buildings for another school year, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction continues to work with...

DPI to Distribute $10 Million to Support Students Experiencing Homelessness

08/24/2021
Last week, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced it will allocate more than $10 million in federal grant funds to aid school distri...

DOJ Provides $92 Million to Wisconsin Schools for Safety Improvements

08/24/2021
The Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Office of School Safety recently finalized a substantial grant program totaling more than $92 million for safety...

School Bus Drivers More Important Than Ever

08/24/2021
The Wisconsin School Bus Association is getting the word out about a potential school bus driver shortage across the state, and is encouraging those l...

DPI's AmeriCorps Farm to School Program Receives High Honor

08/24/2021
Kara Ignasiak holds the 2021 Governor's Service award with Maddie Smith, a service member at the Oregon School District, and Megan Wise, an AmeriCor...

DPI Publishes Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Upcoming School Year

08/10/2021
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to impact communities across the nation, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, in consultation with th...