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Oct 02

Wisconsin awarded $58M charter school grant

Federal funding to be allocated to subgrant applicants on competitive basis
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today it was recently awarded $58 million from the U.S. Department of Education to...
Sep 28

DPI announces members of Early Literacy Curriculum Council

Group will review, recommend instructional materials in accordance with 2023 Act 20
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, in coordination with the Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Majority Leader of...
Sep 21

Excerpts from State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly’s 2023 State of Education Address

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today will deliver the 2023 State of Education Address at the Wisconsin State Capitol.   In her...
Sep 21

State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly’s remarks as prepared for delivery for 2023 State of Education Address

Good afternoon. Thank you, Genevieve, for that introduction. I can think of no one more fitting to speak alongside me today than students and...
Sep 14

DPI’s BadgerLink online library celebrates 25 years

Free collection contains valuable resources from personal interest to educational research
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is celebrating 25 years of its innovative, online library containing hundreds of thousands...
Aug 24

DPI launches strategic planning process

Project will include significant community engagement to help shape the DPI’s priorities
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction recently launched the external focus of its strategic planning process with a goal of...
Aug 23

Applications for Council on Early Literacy Curricula membership now being accepted

Group to consist of nine members, will recommend curricula and diagnostic assessment in reading
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today that applications to serve on the Council on Early Literacy Curricula are...
Aug 18

Over 140 Wisconsin schools recognized for student performance, participation in Advanced Placement coursework

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today, in partnership with the Wisconsin Advanced Placement Advisory Council, announced that...
Aug 10

Herb Kohl Educational Foundation teacher and principal nominations now open

This news release is being published on behalf of the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation.   MILWAUKEE — Nominations of Wisconsin PK through 12th...
Aug 10

Herb Kohl Educational Foundation scholarship application forms now available

This news release is being published on behalf of the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation. MILWAUKEE — Online applications for the 2024 Herb Kohl...