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Feb 20
DPI submits list of recommended early literacy curricula to Joint Committee on Finance for approval
Instructional materials will support school districts in implementing Act 20, building strong readers
MADISON — In accordance with 2023 Wisconsin Act 20, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction on Monday submitted a memo to the Joint Committee...
Feb 07
DPI launches online education credential and transcript database
Funding allocated by Gov. Tony Evers allowed staff to review, digitize 125,000+ paper records
MADISON — In an effort to simplify accessing education transcripts and credentials, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today it...
Feb 07
We need to support our kids, not punish them
A statement by State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly addressing misguided truancy legislation
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement today addressing misguided legislation on truancy currently being...
Jan 30
DPI awarded $1.5M grant to advance career and technical education across state, partner with workforce
Funding will help meet Wisconsin workforce challenges, support high school programming
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced it has been awarded a $1.475 million per year federal grant to aid public...
Jan 29
Open enrollment application period for 2024-25 school year opens Feb. 5
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today the online application period for the Public School Open Enrollment Program...
Jan 26
DPI announces private schools registered for Private School Choice Programs for 2024-25 school year
Application period opens Thursday
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced an updated list of the private schools participating in the state’s three...
Jan 23
Summer Food Service Program seeking sponsors to provide healthy meals to children
Program offers meals to children and teens in low-income and rural areas during summer months
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced it is seeking sponsors to provide meals to children living in economically...
Jan 23
Doing what is best for our kids and our state
A statement by State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly on Gov. Evers’ State of the State Address
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement today in response to Gov. Tony Evers’ State of the State Address...
Jan 04
DPI seeks applicants for Wisconsin Reading Center director
Key leadership position will help guide work of Act 20
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today it is seeking applicants for the director of the Wisconsin Reading Center, a...