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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...
Dec 06

DPI named recipient of 2024 Diversity Award

Creation of Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan strengthens culture and climate
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today was named the recipient of the 2024 Diversity Award for its strong commitment to...
Nov 19

School and district accountability report cards for the 2023-24 school year now available

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today published school and district accountability report cards for the 2023-24 school year...
Nov 15

State superintendent proposes $60M to expand career and technical education, college and career ready opportunities

Dr. Jill Underly’s budget request includes holding down property taxes, significant increases to special education reimbursement and general aids, universal school meals at no cost, and other provisions
CHIPPEWA FALLS — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today proposed an additional $60 million to expand career and technical education programs...
Nov 14

State superintendent proposes clean drinking water program, highlights budget proposal during Superior school visit

Dr. Jill Underly’s budget request includes holding down property taxes, significant increases to special education reimbursement and general aids, universal school meals at no cost, and other provisions
SUPERIOR — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today proposed creating a new grant program that provides grant funding to Wisconsin schools for the...
Nov 12

State superintendent hears from students on mental health challenges, hosts youth mental health roundtable

Dr. Jill Underly also highlights overall budget proposal, including holding down property taxes, significant increases to special education reimbursement and general aids, paying for healthy school meals, and other provisions
WAUSAU — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today heard from students on the mental health challenges they face during a youth mental health...
Nov 11

State superintendent proposes an additional $3 billion in new investments to support Wisconsin public schools

Dr. Jill Underly’s budget proposal increases special education reimbursement to 90%; total of new proposed spending on K-12 schools more than $4 billion as communities demand more state support
MCFARLAND — As Wisconsin public schools face severe financial constraints brought on by over a decade of underfunding from the state, State...