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Taste the Global Yum! How To Participate in Around the World in 80 Trays
01/16/2024
Students react to seeing the Around the World in 80 Trays offerings in their school lunchroom in 2023. (Still image from video)
The Wisconsin...
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Science, Humor, and the Joys of Teaching: An Interview with Brian Collins
01/16/2024
Dr. Jill Underly presents Brian Collins with the 2024 Wisconsin Teacher of the Year award in May of 2023. Collins has also been selected from the...
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Dr. Jill Underly Renews Call for Raise in Special Education Reimbursement Rate
01/16/2024
State Superintendent
Dr. Jill Underly
On December 22, 2023, State Superindent Dr. Jill Underly released a statement regarding Gov. Tony Evers'...
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Educational Equity Network Leadership Series to Host Dr. Robin DiAngelo
01/16/2024
Professor of Education
Dr. Robin DiAngelo
The Educational Equity Network invites all Wisconsin educators to continue deepening their equity work...
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Answer Our Reader Response Question of the Month for January 2024
01/16/2024
DPI ConnectEd Reader Response Question of the Month for January 2024:
What does innovation mean to you?
Where have you seen, experienced, or...
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Educators Reflect on Legacy of Senator Herb Kohl
01/02/2024
Former Wisconsin Senator Herb Kohl died December 27, 2023, at the age of 88. Kohl was a staunch supporter of public education in Wisconsin, founding...
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Helping Students See Clearly: Here’s What You Need To Know
01/02/2024
According to Prevent Blindness Wisconsin, 1 in 17 preschoolers and 1 in 4 school-aged children have a vision problem. However, Wisconsin is one of...
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What To Expect From the New Personal Financial Literacy Requirement: From Act 60 to a Curriculum Near You
01/02/2024
Wisconsin Act 60 was signed into law on December 6, 2023, requiring all students graduate with a half-credit of personal financial literacy starting...
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Good News You Can Use
01/02/2024
Good News You Can Use is written by Abigail Swetz. Abby is the Communications Director at the DPI and a former eighth grade teacher.
Welcome to the...
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2023 Was a Hopeful Year at DPI; 2024 Already Shining Bright
01/02/2024
Education is hard work, and it is hopeful work. There is so much good happening in our schools across our state! Starting off the new calendar year...