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Dec 05

In support of our Indigenous students and educators

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction leadership releases statement in support of current legislation
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction released the following statements today in support of bipartisan legislation currently...
Nov 30

Supporting our kids by supporting our teachers

State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly releases statement on collective bargaining lawsuit
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement today in response to the filing of a lawsuit by public employees,...
Nov 14

School and district accountability report cards for the 2022-23 school year now available

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today published school and district accountability report cards for the 2022-23 school year...
Nov 09

DPI announces community engagement sessions

Public encouraged to share perspectives on department’s mission, vision, values, and priorities
MADISON — As work continues on the external focus of its strategic planning process, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced...
Nov 08

Authentic engagement in education is essential

State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly invites civil discourse and meaningful community engagement
This September, I delivered my State of Education address in the Wisconsin State Capitol. I talked about the incredible teaching happening in our...
Oct 18

DPI releases civics and social studies scope and sequence

Nonpartisan curriculum resource supports student excellence in civic literacy and civic engagement
MADISON — Building off State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly’s vision of having robust civics education in Wisconsin schools, the Wisconsin...
Oct 13

DPI releases figures on 2023-24 general school aids

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today posted state general school aids that school districts will receive during the current...
Oct 12

State superintendent statement on Private School Choice Programs lawsuit

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement today in response to the filing of the Private School Choice...
Oct 10

DPI releases Wisconsin Student Assessment System results

Wisconsin public school student achievement at highest level since 2018-19 school year
MADISON — Standardized testing results for the 2022-23 school year show Wisconsin public school students are continuing to recover in proficiency...
Oct 04

How we can save lives

An open letter from State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly to the residents of Wisconsin
Dear Wisconsin,   We need to talk. I want to have a conversation based on fact and lived experience, grounded in reality and with the intention of...