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Making School in Madison a Better Place to Be: The Benedict (Benny) Batman Jones Story 

05/09/2023
Benny is a happy guy. Just a happy happy happy guy. As told by Michael Jones, special education teacher and behavior interventionist in the...
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Without Health, There is No Learning: May 10, 2023 is National School Nurse Day

05/09/2023
School nurses are front and center in making sure our students are ready to learn. Think about the last time you had a pounding headache. Or when...
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Answer Our Reader Response Question of the Month!

05/09/2023
We want to hear from you. Each month, we'll be asking you, our readers, to reflect on your experiences and give us the real scoop. Share your funny...
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Teacher Appreciation Week a Chance to Make Change

05/09/2023
Valuing Teachers Requires Investment This week, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly wrote an impassioned guest editorial: "Appreciation is not...
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Oconomowoc High School Students Take Virtual Field Trip Inside the Human Heart

05/09/2023
“This field trip really opened my eyes to the surgical world. Watching the anesthesiologist work alongside the entire surgical team was amazing. I...

State Superintendent Participates in Student-led Joint Finance Committee Meeting

04/25/2023
State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Dr. Jill Underly, answers questions from high school students in a mock Joint Finance Committee hearing...

Take a Virtual Field Trip To Explore Wisconsin History

04/25/2023
Whether or not you have field trips planned for the spring, students can take a journey to the Wisconsin State Capitol with Jo Wilder and the...

Bring Wisconsin Musicians to the Classroom With ‘Re/sound: Songs of Wisconsin’

04/25/2023
Teach music from Wisconsin artists with Re/sound: Songs of Wisconsin, a collection of educational resources for middle-grade music programs. A...

There's More to the Story: Celebrating National Library Week

04/25/2023
National Library Week is April 23-29, 2023 National Library Week celebrates stories which help us understand the world around us and connect to...
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Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Announces 2023 Scholarship and Award Recipients

04/11/2023
The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation recently announced 306 Wisconsin students, teachers, and administrators are the recipients of the organization’...