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May 23
Three Wisconsin high school seniors receive high national honor
Students named U.S. Presidential Scholars for academic achievement
MADISON — Three Wisconsin students have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars by the U.S. Department of Education, one of the nation’s highest honors...
May 17
Dozens of Wisconsin students honored for academic achievement through GEAR UP initiative
38 students complete program supporting traditionally underrepresented students
GREEN BAY — Last weekend, 38 students from across Wisconsin solidified their dedication toward academic success by completing the Wisconsin...
May 11
Five educators selected 2024 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year
Recipients honored for commitment to students, colleagues, school and community
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today that five educators from across the state have been named 2024 Wisconsin...
May 03
Appreciation is not enough: Action is required
An editorial in anticipation of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 8-13, 2023) by State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly
Last month, I had the honor of appearing before a Student Finance Committee, a group of high school students in Mount Horeb who conducted a...
Apr 25
Supporting youth and youth justice
Testimony as prepared for delivery by Assistant State Superintendent Tricia Collins
MINOCQUA — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today released the following testimony, as prepared for delivery, to be provided at an...
Apr 25
Investing in special education
Testimony as prepared for delivery by Assistant State Superintendent Paul Manriquez
MINOCQUA — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today released the following testimony, as prepared for delivery, to be provided at an...
Apr 24
Libraries: friends of technology and education worldwide
An editorial celebrating National Library Week by Assistant State Superintendent Dr. Darrell Williams
Libraries and technologies are the heartbeat of our communities and schools, and the vessels by which students and adults gain access to the world;...
Apr 20
Wisconsin schools, district receive national honor for outstanding sustainability, environmental education efforts
Named 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced four Wisconsin schools and a school district have been named 2023 U.S....
Apr 18
Milwaukee Public Schools English language arts teacher named 2022-23 Global Educator of the Year
Erin Sivek honored for cultivating intercultural relationships and community connections for global learning
MILWAUKEE — Erin Sivek, an English language arts educator at International Newcomer Center (Milwaukee Public Schools), has been named the Wisconsin...
Apr 11
Investing in our public schools and libraries
Testimony as prepared for delivery by State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly
EAU CLAIRE — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today released the following testimony, as prepared for delivery, to be provided at an...