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Jan 04

DPI seeks applicants for Wisconsin Reading Center director

Key leadership position will help guide work of Act 20
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today it is seeking applicants for the director of the Wisconsin Reading Center, a...
Dec 27

State superintendent statement on passing of Sen. Herb Kohl

Sen. Kohl was a champion of Wisconsin public education, students, educators
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement today in reaction to the passing of former Wisconsin Sen. Herb Kohl...
Dec 22

State superintendent calls for investment in special education

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement today calling for increased investment in special education. The...
Dec 13

Regent Underly calls for delay in today’s Regents vote

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement calling for today’s UW Board of Regents vote to be rescheduled. As...
Dec 05

In support of our Indigenous students and educators

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction leadership releases statement in support of current legislation
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction released the following statements today in support of bipartisan legislation currently...
Nov 30

Supporting our kids by supporting our teachers

State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly releases statement on collective bargaining lawsuit
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement today in response to the filing of a lawsuit by public employees,...
Nov 14

School and district accountability report cards for the 2022-23 school year now available

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today published school and district accountability report cards for the 2022-23 school year...
Nov 09

DPI announces community engagement sessions

Public encouraged to share perspectives on department’s mission, vision, values, and priorities
MADISON — As work continues on the external focus of its strategic planning process, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced...
Nov 08

Authentic engagement in education is essential

State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly invites civil discourse and meaningful community engagement
This September, I delivered my State of Education address in the Wisconsin State Capitol. I talked about the incredible teaching happening in our...
Oct 18

DPI releases civics and social studies scope and sequence

Nonpartisan curriculum resource supports student excellence in civic literacy and civic engagement
MADISON — Building off State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly’s vision of having robust civics education in Wisconsin schools, the Wisconsin...