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Sep 06

State superintendent welcomes Secretary Cardona to Wisconsin, joins state, local leaders in kicking off new school year

Dr. Underly visits public schools across state
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly over the last two weeks kicked off the 2024-25 school year by visiting with students and staff at...
Aug 28

All students belong in Wisconsin’s public schools

A guest editorial for publication by State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly on improving youth mental health
As summer winds down and Wisconsin families, educators and staff head back to school in the coming days, I am reminded of the amazing opportunities...
Aug 27

State superintendent statement on court decision in favor of the DPI

Joint Committee on Finance has not released nearly $50 million to support early literacy
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement regarding a decision filed today in Dane County Circuit Court in...
Aug 22

Bilingual school counselor selected as Wisconsin’s 2025 National Teacher of the Year representative

Ana Celia Báez, of Milwaukee Public Schools, has been a counselor at South Division H.S. for 11 years
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced the state’s representative to the 2025 National Teacher of the Year Program...
Aug 09

State superintendent statement on new Wisconsin Policy Forum report on educational outcomes in Milwaukee

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement regarding the new report about the Milwaukee educational landscape...
Aug 07

DPI awards grants to community learning centers

More than $6M in federal funding awarded to 57 sites
MADISON — Wisconsin students will receive more academic opportunities during out-of-school time hours thanks to five-year grant awards announced by...
Aug 02

Standard-setting process, Forward Exam improvements complete

Distinct reading assessment and student score to be available for first time
MADISON — Following an extensive process involving input and guidance from hundreds of educators across the state, the Wisconsin Department of Public...
Jul 30

New data shows Wisconsin youth continue navigating mental health crisis

DPI releases 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Summary Report
MADISON — The Department of Public Instruction released data today showing Wisconsin students continue dealing with unprecedented mental health...
Jul 15

New statewide reading screener provides educators with innovative support in teaching students to read

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced its selected reading fundamental skills screening assessment and universal...
Jul 08

Income eligibility guidelines updated for school and day care meals

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