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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...
Jul 10
Seclusion and restraint data for 2021-22 now available
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced it has published information reported by Wisconsin schools on incidents when...
Jul 05
State superintendent statement on Gov Evers’ signing of biennial budget
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement today in response to Governor Evers’ signing of the 2023-25 biennial...
Jun 30
July 1 general school aids estimate released
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today released an estimate of the general school aids each public school district will...
Jun 21
State superintendent statement on coming to agreement on reading instruction legislation
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement today on coming to an agreement with legislators to support AB 321...
Jun 08
State superintendent releases statement on proposed literacy instruction legislation
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement on legislation, LRB-2748/LRB-3540, introduced earlier today in...
Jun 01
Lessons taught and lessons learned: Reflecting on a school year
A graduation editorial by State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly
As educators, we are taught to be reflective practitioners, always looking at how a lesson went to learn how to teach it better next time. When I...
May 26
Summer Food Service Program ready to kickoff
Program provides 2.6 million nutritious meals to children, teens in low-income areas during summer months
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today it has started working with eligible organizations interested in providing...
May 24
2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Summary Report now available
Report shows Wisconsin students face significant mental health challenges, additional support needed
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced that the 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Summary Report is now available on...