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Aug 09

State superintendent statement on new Wisconsin Policy Forum report on educational outcomes in Milwaukee

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement regarding the new report about the Milwaukee educational landscape...
Aug 07

DPI awards grants to community learning centers

More than $6M in federal funding awarded to 57 sites
MADISON — Wisconsin students will receive more academic opportunities during out-of-school time hours thanks to five-year grant awards announced by...
Aug 02

Standard-setting process, Forward Exam improvements complete

Distinct reading assessment and student score to be available for first time
MADISON — Following an extensive process involving input and guidance from hundreds of educators across the state, the Wisconsin Department of Public...
Jul 30

New data shows Wisconsin youth continue navigating mental health crisis

DPI releases 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Summary Report
MADISON — The Department of Public Instruction released data today showing Wisconsin students continue dealing with unprecedented mental health...
Jul 15

New statewide reading screener provides educators with innovative support in teaching students to read

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced its selected reading fundamental skills screening assessment and universal...
Jul 08

Income eligibility guidelines updated for school and day care meals

MADISON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service has updated income eligibility guidelines for meals served at schools and day...
Jul 05

State superintendent statement on SCOWI decision

Department of Public Instruction still awaiting release of Act 20 funding by Joint Committee on Finance
MADISON —State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement in the wake of the 6-1 Wisconsin Supreme Court decision in...
Jul 03

State superintendent statement on Act 10 court ruling

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement regarding a court ruling on Act 10.   “The right to organize...
Jul 01

July 1 general aid estimate released

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today released an estimate of the general school aids each public school district will...
Jun 25

DPI awards $11.4 million in federal funding to Wisconsin charter schools

Subgrants part of five-year federal program
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced it approved 12 federal subgrant awards totaling $11.4 million for the...