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Jan 22

State superintendent statement on recent federal policy decisions impacting Wisconsin students, families

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement today regarding recent policy decisions at the federal level that...
Jan 22

State superintendent applauds governor’s message on youth mental health, school nutrition and early childhood education

Gov. Evers unveils initiatives aligned with State Superintendent Underly’s budget
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today applauded Gov. Tony Evers for in large part supporting her budget initiatives on youth mental...
Jan 14

Two Wisconsin students selected to represent state as part of delegation of student leaders in Washington, D.C.

High school seniors to join Sens. Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson, study federal government
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today congratulated two Wisconsin high school students for representing the state as part of the...
Jan 06

Grant program supporting development of recovery high schools now open

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today that the application period for a planning grant for developing new recovery...
Dec 16

DPI awarded $10.5M grant to bolster special educator and leadership retention

Nearly 50% of new special education teachers leave state or profession by sixth year
MADISON — As schools continue navigating staffing challenges, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today it has been awarded a $...
Dec 16

State superintendent statement on school shooting in Madison

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement regarding a school shooting today at Abundant Life Christian School...
Dec 11

DPI names three district partners in initiative to improve engagement for students kept at margins of schools

DPI one of four state agencies across the nation to partner with SWIFT Education Center
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced it recently named three school districts as partners in an initiative to build...
Dec 11

State superintendent statement on Wisconsin Policy Forum report showing expected property tax increases

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement on a new report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum showing that due...
Dec 10

Program funded through federal grant to DPI will support youth with disabilities in correctional facilities with reintegration

Five-year, $10 million grant will create cross-agency collaboration
MADISON — Federal grant funding awarded to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction will be used to support youth who exit correctional...
Dec 09

DPI receives $10M grant to improve youth mental health services

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction was recently awarded federal grant funding to help meet the growing mental health needs of...