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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...
Aug 08

High school science teacher selected as Wisconsin’s 2024 National Teacher of the Year representative

Brian Collins, of Unity School District in Balsam Lake, has more than two decades in education
State Superintendent for Public Instruction Dr. Jill Underly presents Brian Collins his Teacher of the Year award. MADISON — The Wisconsin...
Aug 01

Grants to provide Wisconsin students with additional support for learning opportunities during out-of-school time hours

DPI awards $4.3M in grant funds to 43 community learning center sites
MADISON — Wisconsin students will receive additional academic support and youth development opportunities during out-of-school time hours thanks to...
Jul 27

New DPI program aims to reduce special education staffing challenges, support new special educators

Special Educators Induction Program begins implementation this fall
MADISON — As staffing challenges impact the education profession, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has introduced a new program...
Jul 18

Income eligibility guidelines updated for school and day care meals

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