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High School Biology Teacher Named Wisconsin’s National Teacher of the Year Representative
09/07/2022
Lori Danz, of Superior High School, has more than two decades in education
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced...
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Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Teacher and Principal Nominations Open
09/07/2022
Nominations of Wisconsin PK through 12 teachers and principals can now be submitted online at KohlEducation.org for the 2023 Herb Kohl Educational...
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September is Library Card Sign-up Month
09/07/2022
Opening the door to another world is easy and free… with a library card.
Marking the beginning of the school year, Library Card Sign-Up Month is a...
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Temporary Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver Deadline Approaches
09/07/2022
Last fall, the U.S. Department of Education announced changes to PSLF program rules for a limited time as a result of the COVID-19 national...
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Suicide Prevention Month Reminder: Kids are Hurting and We Can Help
09/07/2022
When we think of the daily lives of teens, we think of mobile phones, friends, sports, theater, schoolwork, jobs, technology, and social media. What...
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ESSER III Out-of-School Time Grant Opportunity Announcement
09/07/2022
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) 21 and Wisconsin State Motion 57 have authorized two funding streams to support Out-of-School Time (OST) programs....
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Resources for the Observance of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks
09/07/2022
Starting this year, under State of Wisconsin Statute, schools statewide are to observe September 11th every year to, "remember the attacks that...
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NEA To Recognize DPI's David O’Connor for Contributions to Education
06/28/2022
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction American Indian Studies Consultant David O’Connor will receive a national award recognizing the impact his...
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Middleton Public Library Reinvents, Reconnects With Community
06/28/2022
As many public libraries across the country have worked to overcome unprecedented challenges the last several years, Middleton Public Library...
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Summer Meals Week Celebrates SFSP Sponsors
06/28/2022
On the left, Brenda Beise from the Winter School District packs up bagged lunches for summer school. On the right, SFSP workers at the La Crosse...