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National Push to Combat Antisemitism in Schools, Society
06/06/2023
"History teaches that hate never fully goes away; it only hides until it is given just a little oxygen. That is why we must confront antisemitism...
Lessons Taught and Lessons Learned: Reflecting on a School Year
06/06/2023
A graduation editorial by State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly
State Superintendent
Dr. Jill Underly
As educators, we are taught to be...
GEAR UP Initiative Honors Academic Achievement of Underrepresented Wisconsin Students
05/23/2023
The inaugural class of GEAR UP students.
Thirty-eight students from across Wisconsin are officially the first graduating cohort of the GEAR UP...
Educational Resources for Exploring Sikh Heritage in Wisconsin
05/23/2023
Event alert: For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join our Perspectives in Equity gathering highlighting the partnership between...
These Goats Have Jobs– They’re Not Kidding Around!
05/23/2023
These goats are the GOAT at clearing invasive species.
For a 20-day period over the next few weeks, a herd of goats will be employees of the...
Wisconsin Teacher Brings Coping Skills Book, Curriculum to Students
05/23/2023
A Q+A with Back Pocket author, founder Shaney Andler.
Shaney Andler is a special education teacher of 30 years, teaching in multiple classroom...
Five Educators Selected 2024 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year
05/23/2023
2024 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year (left to right): Brian Collins, Claudia Heller de Messer, Saghar Homayounpour, Rachel Kumferman, and Katelyn...
We Are Head Over Tails in Love With Wisconsin’s School Support Dogs
05/09/2023
Pawtner in training: Rookie the therapy puppy practices sitting and paying attention to his handler at a De Pere, WI elementary school recently...
Charlee, Rookie, and Casey: How De Pere Unified School District Has Gone to the Dogs
05/09/2023
Charlee the chocolate lab is a very attentive reading pawtner for a De Pere elementary school student.
If you’ve ever owned a dog, you’ll...
From Teaching Sportsmanship to Calming Anxiety: Oshkosh School Counselor Can't Believe How Quickly Sparty the Dog Has Made a Difference
05/09/2023
Elementary school counselor Kaelee Heideman pawses for a picture with support dog, 'Sparty'.
As told by Kaelee Heideman, 2023 Wisconsin Teacher...