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01/27/2022

Invest in our children’s futures

01/20/2022

Summer Food Service Program seeks sponsors to provide healthy meals to children

01/18/2022

Searching for a job is as close as your public library

01/18/2022

State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly’s remarks as prepared for delivery for Wisconsin State Education Convention

01/14/2022

Our future and the function of education

01/10/2022

To keep our children healthy and engaged in learning

12/16/2021

Department will hold public hearing on proposed rule related to reevaluation criteria

12/16/2021

Department will hold public hearing on proposed rules related to specific learning disability evaluations

12/09/2021

State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly letter in response to the Joint Finance Committee co-chairs

12/08/2021

Program providing fresh produce to Wisconsin students has record number of participants

12/06/2021

State superintendent statement on ESSER III plan approval by USDE

11/24/2021

Department will hold public hearing on proposed rules related to calculation of aid under the achievement gap reduction program

11/24/2021

Department will hold public hearing on proposed rules related to educator licenses

11/16/2021

DPI publishes public and choice school and district report cards for the 2020-21 school year

11/15/2021

Celebrating Wisconsin's educators

11/09/2021

Department will hold public hearing on proposed rules related to updates in open enrollment procedures

10/28/2021

The riches of reading

10/25/2021

Department will hold public hearing on proposed rules related to educator preparation program and licensing flexibilities

10/20/2021

Wisconsin Student Assessment System results released

10/18/2021

Department will hold public hearing on proposed rules related to children with disabilities

10/15/2021

DPI releases numbers on 2021-22 general school aids

10/15/2021

CORRECTED DPI releases fall student count and revenue limit information

10/04/2021

Active citizenship is what we need

09/27/2021

DPI accepting grant applications for $3 million in ARPA library pandemic relief funding

09/27/2021

State superintendent commends FCC for providing over $20M to Wisconsin schools to purchase devices, improve broadband access

09/23/2021

Excerpts From State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly’s 2021 State of Education Address

09/23/2021

State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly’s remarks as prepared for delivery for 2021 State of Education Address

09/21/2021

State Superintendent to deliver State of Education Address on Thursday

09/21/2021

State superintendent congratulates 8 Wisconsin public schools for receiving national honor

09/20/2021

Don’t let legislative leadership undermine public education in our state

09/16/2021

It’s time to focus on learning, not on political games

09/03/2021

Department to hold hearing and comment period on proposed administrative rule related to open enrollment procedures

08/27/2021

DPI allocates $10.9 million to support mental health resources, AODA programming in schools

08/25/2021

Please do your part to keep our schools open

08/18/2021

DPI to distribute $10 million to support students experiencing homelessness

08/11/2021

State superintendent releases statement on SB/AB 411

08/09/2021

DPI strongly recommends use of updated COVID-19 guidelines in school buildings

07/27/2021

Annual income guidelines set for school and day care meals

07/27/2021

State superintendent statement on inaction by legislature

07/23/2021

State superintendent to visit Chilton Public Library

07/20/2021

High school English teacher named state’s National Teacher of the Year nominee

07/16/2021

Department will hold public hearing on proposed rules related to Parental Choice and Special Needs Scholarship programs

07/15/2021

Legislature has second chance to support our schools and our kids

07/13/2021

Public comment period open for draft academic standards

07/01/2021

July 1 general school aids estimate released

06/30/2021

DPI distributes $1.74 billion to Wisconsin schools

06/24/2021

Wisconsin students deserve the best

06/18/2021

Stanford Taylor statement on Joint Committee on Finance vote on 2021-23 biennial budget

06/14/2021

DPI awards $13.5 million to Wisconsin charter schools

06/01/2021

Congratulations to Wisconsin’s Class of 2021

05/17/2021

Six Wisconsin educators named finalists for national award

05/13/2021

Three Wisconsin high school seniors receive national honor

05/11/2021

5 educators selected as 2022 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year

05/03/2021

Thanking Wisconsin’s teachers of today and the future

04/22/2021

Wisconsin schools, learning center, receive national honor for commitment to environmental sustainability

04/19/2021

Oconomowoc High School Spanish teacher named 2020-21 Global Educator of the Year

04/14/2021

New partnership highlights importance of teachers in Wisconsin

04/09/2021

Public comment period open for draft informational guidebook on dyslexia and related conditions

04/06/2021

Stanford Taylor’s testimony as prepared for delivery at Joint Committee on Finance hearing on the 2021-2023 Biennial Budget Proposal

04/05/2021

Year of COVID, Wisconsin’s library workers’ dedication never wavered

04/05/2021

Department will hold public hearing on proposed rule related to age waivers for GED tests

02/24/2021

Wisconsin students outperform national average on AP exams

02/17/2021

Stanford Taylor releases statement on Gov. Evers 2021-2023 Budget Proposal

02/16/2021

DPI seeking additional Wisconsinites to test internet speed

02/10/2021

Stanford Taylor statement on Gov. Evers’ budget proposal for student mental health needs

02/09/2021

Department will hold hearing on proposed rule relating to changes to criteria for specific learning disabilities

02/09/2021

Department will hold hearing on proposed rule related to expanding virtual summer and interim session courses

02/05/2021

Department will hold hearing on proposed rule relating to pupil nondiscrimination procedures

02/01/2021

Stanford Taylor proclaims February CTE Month in Wisconsin

02/01/2021

Strengthening community partnerships key to future of students

02/01/2021

Summer Food Service Program seeks sponsors to provide healthy meals to children

01/28/2021

DPI announces increase in private schools registered for Private School Choice Programs for 2021-22 school year

01/26/2021

Public comment period open for draft academic standards in mathematics

01/26/2021

DPI will hold hearing on statement of scope relating to offsetting revenue of Parental Choice and Special Needs Scholarship programs

01/25/2021

Open enrollment application period opens Feb. 1

01/19/2021

New, collaborative project expands opportunities for mental health services to Wisconsin schools

01/19/2021

DPI publishes newly available data on seclusion and restraint in schools

01/14/2021

Department will hold public hearing on emergency rule related to age waivers for GED tests

12/30/2020

DPI publishes school district report on impacts of building closures during 2019-2020 school year

12/28/2020

Department will hold public hearing on emergency rule related to licensing flexibilities during pandemic declaration

12/23/2020

Department will hold hearing on proposed changes to rules related to pupil services professionals licensing

12/23/2020

DPI will hold hearing on statement of scope relating to biennial cleanup of department administrative rules

12/21/2020

Stanford Taylor statement on former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson

12/11/2020

Five Wisconsin educators named finalists for national award

12/08/2020

Hearing notice: DPI will hold hearing on statement of scope relating to expanding virtual summer and interim session courses

11/25/2020

Department will hold hearing on proposed rules related to children with disabilities

11/25/2020

DPI will hold hearing on proposed rules related to SLP licensing and educator preparation programs

11/10/2020

DPI will hold hearing statement of scope relating to pupil age waivers for general educational development tests

11/09/2020

Stanford Taylor submits 2021-23 biennial budget request

10/21/2020

DPI will hold hearing on two statements of scope relating to pupil nondiscrimination procedures and learning disability criteria

10/20/2020

Wisconsin selected to receive $10 million federal grant to expand focus on student mental health services

10/15/2020

DPI releases numbers on 2020-21 general school aids

10/15/2020

DPI releases fall student count and revenue limit information

10/13/2020

DPI to release certified general school aid amounts, student membership counts

10/05/2020

Department will hold hearing on a statement of scope relating to licensing flexibility during pandemic declaration

10/01/2020

Stanford Taylor proclaims October as Keeping Kids Safe Online Month

09/24/2020

Stanford Taylor congratulates eight Wisconsin schools for recognition as 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools

09/17/2020

Stanford Taylor’s remarks as prepared for delivery for 2020 Virtual State of Education Address

09/15/2020

Stanford Taylor to deliver virtual State of Education Address

09/03/2020

Over 31 million meals served to Wisconsin students during pandemic

08/28/2020

Change can happen

08/27/2020

5 educators selected as 2021 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year

08/24/2020

We must recommit to putting our children’s education first, together

08/11/2020

Department will hold hearing on three statements of scope

08/11/2020

Department will hold hearing statement of scope relating to speech and language pathologist licenses

08/10/2020

Department will hold hearing on proposed rules related to substitute educational interpreter licenses

07/31/2020

DFI, DPI announce more than $140,000 in financial literacy grants awarded to Wisconsin schools

07/29/2020

Annual income guidelines set for school and day care meals

07/01/2020

July 1 general school aids estimate released

06/30/2020

Updated physical education standards focus on whole child development

06/30/2020

DPI distributes $1.8 billion to Wisconsin schools

06/30/2020

Newly-adopted ELA standards focus on improving reading for all learners

06/30/2020

Revised standards continue Wisconsin’s national leadership in personal financial literacy

06/26/2020

We are responsible for creating the change we need

06/24/2020

Grant helps Wisconsin libraries encourage summer learning through incentivized reading challenges

06/22/2020

DPI issues guidance on a safe return to in-person instruction

06/17/2020

Department will hold hearing on emergency rule on changes to Foundations of Reading Test requirements

06/11/2020

DPI awards $4.1 million to Wisconsin charter schools

06/01/2020

Through uncharted waters, Wisconsin’s senior class led by example

05/27/2020

Department will accept public testimony at hearing on emergency rule expanding virtual summer and interim session courses

05/21/2020

Two Wisconsin students recognized with national honor

05/06/2020

Wisconsin schools surpass 1 million meals served to students during public health emergency

05/05/2020

Department will hold hearing on statements of scope relating to amending educator prep program standards and more

05/04/2020

Stanford Taylor proclaims ‘Teacher Appreciation Week’ in Wisconsin

04/23/2020

10 Wisconsin students recognized with high national academic honor

04/16/2020

Department will hold hearing on statements of scope to expand virtual summer and interim session courses

04/15/2020

Special fund allocation to help improve Wisconsin student access to digital tools, resources

03/31/2020

During trying times, Wisconsin’s libraries continue providing

03/16/2020

DPI updates guidance for districts during COVID-19 school closures

03/13/2020

UPDATE: Stanford Taylor statement on DHS agency order

03/11/2020

Sixty Wisconsin educators selected as 2020 Educators of Promise

03/10/2020

Graduation rates in Wisconsin continue to rise with class of 2019

02/19/2020

Stanford Taylor to tour Milwaukee schools, see how students utilize Career and Technical Education programs

02/18/2020

Stanford Taylor, Frostman, and Foy to tour local school, see how students utilize Career and Technical Education programs

02/13/2020

Wisconsin’s public libraries receive $3 million federal grant

02/12/2020

More than $65,000 awarded to student-led programs aiming to tackle alcohol, drug, vaping challenges

02/11/2020

Stanford Taylor to tour Wisconsin schools, stress significance of Career and Technical Education

02/10/2020

Department will hold hearing on alternatives to preparation for special education teachers

02/06/2020

More Wisconsin students taking, outperforming national average on AP exams

02/06/2020

Stanford Taylor statement on education funding

02/06/2020

Wisconsin schools nominated to receive national award

02/03/2020

Stanford Taylor to celebrate Career Day at Sun Prairie school

01/30/2020

Wisconsin Parental Choice Program has 286 schools registered for 2020-21 school year

01/30/2020

Racine Parental Choice Program has 25 schools registered for 2020-21 school year

01/30/2020

Milwaukee Parental Choice Program has 134 schools registered for 2020-21 school year

01/29/2020

Crucial program seeks sponsors to provide healthy meals to children this summer

01/28/2020

Public comment sought on draft English language arts, personal financial literacy, physical education standards

01/27/2020

Open enrollment application period opens Feb. 3

01/22/2020

Stanford Taylor’s remarks as prepared for delivery at Wisconsin State Education Convention

01/21/2020

Department will hold hearing on proposed rules related to expanding pedagogical knowledge assessment in educator preparation programs

01/13/2020

Stanford Taylor will not run for state superintendent in 2021

01/09/2020

Stanford Taylor releases statement on denial of Palmyra-Eagle Area School District’s dissolution order

12/26/2019

Department will hold preliminary public hearing on statements of scope for administrative rules

12/11/2019

Department will hold hearing on amending rule related to expanding pedagogical knowledge assessment

12/10/2019

Through grant program, more students, schools have access to fresh produce in Wisconsin than ever

12/06/2019

Department will hold hearing on proposed rules relating to clarification of high-cost special education aid

12/03/2019

Stanford Taylor releases statement on shooting incident at Oshkosh West High School

12/02/2019

Stanford Taylor releases statement on shooting incident at Waukesha South High School

11/15/2019

Positive partnership is the main thing needed for education

11/12/2019

Most schools and districts meet expectations on 2018-19 report cards

10/31/2019

SDBAB will hold hearings on proposed Palmyra-Eagle dissolution

10/30/2019

Wisconsin's 2019 NAEP scores steady

10/29/2019

Stanford Taylor presents Standing Up for Rural Wisconsin award

10/29/2019

Photos: 2019 Standing Up for Rural Wisconsin Award

10/24/2019

Stanford Taylor congratulates Wisconsin's 2019 State AP Scholars

10/18/2019

Youth Risk Behavior Survey Information Released at the County Level

10/15/2019

DPI releases numbers on general school funding

10/07/2019

Department will hold hearing on proposed rules relating to parental choice programs

10/01/2019

Stanford Taylor proclaims October as Keeping Kids Safe Online Month

09/26/2019

Stanford Taylor congratulates Wisconsin’s 2019 Blue Ribbon Schools

09/23/2019

Department will hold hearing on educational interpreter licensing rules

09/19/2019

Stanford Taylor delivers State of Education Address

09/19/2019

Photos from State of Education Address and Ceremony

09/19/2019

Photos of 2019 Friends of Education

09/18/2019

Six state finalists for Presidential Teaching Awards named

09/17/2019

Stanford Taylor names 2019 Friends of Education

09/16/2019

State of Education Address Thursday

09/12/2019

Wisconsin Student Assessment System results released

09/05/2019

Wisconsin wins $35 million to help economically disadvantaged students attend college

09/03/2019

Stanford Taylor welcomes students back to school

08/28/2019

Stanford Taylor kicks off the year with educators

08/26/2019

Stanford Taylor welcomes educators back to school

08/22/2019

Grants awarded to prevent student alcohol and drug use

08/20/2019

Wisconsin's National Teacher of the Year nominee is named

08/15/2019

Department awards nearly $4 million to support students outside of school hours

08/14/2019

Department will hold hearing related to clarifying high-cost special education aid

07/29/2019

Income eligibility guidelines announced for school and day care meals

07/18/2019

Department awards $6.5 million in school mental health grants

07/17/2019

Department will hold hearing on proposed technical changes related to pupil transportation rules

07/17/2019

Department will hold hearing on finance statements

07/09/2019

Seeking public comment on draft standards for art and design

07/03/2019

Stanford Taylor releases statement on Gov. Evers' budget action

07/01/2019

July 1 general school aids estimate released

06/25/2019

Stanford Taylor releases statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court decision

06/18/2019

Stanford Taylor statement on Justice Shirley Abrahamson

06/17/2019

DPI distributes $1.9 billion to Wisconsin schools

06/06/2019

DPI awards $7 million to 11 new and expanding charter schools

05/23/2019

Stanford Taylor statement on Joint Finance Committee action

05/22/2019

Stanford Taylor recognizes Green and Healthy Schools

05/21/2019

Hearing May 28 on revisions to educator licensure rules

05/20/2019

Photos from Title I Schools of Recognition Ceremony

05/17/2019

Capitol ceremony Monday to celebrate Schools of Recognition

05/09/2019

Four educators named Wisconsin Teachers of the Year

05/09/2019

Chelsea Miller named 2020 Elementary Teacher of the Year

05/08/2019

Erin McCarthy named 2020 Middle School Teacher of the Year

05/08/2019

Chad Sperzel-Wuchterl named 2020 High School Teacher of the Year

05/03/2019

Bawaajigekwe Andrea DeBungie named 2020 Special Services Teacher of the Year

04/25/2019

12 students named Presidential Scholar Semifinalists

04/16/2019

Stanford Taylor names 114 Wisconsin Title I Schools of Recognition

04/12/2019

Hearing to be held related to educator licenses for military spouses

04/11/2019

2019 Principals of the Year recognized

04/03/2019

SPEECH: Testimony to the Joint Committee on Finance

03/26/2019

Hearing scheduled April 1 on scope statements

03/26/2019

Hearing scheduled April 4 on scope statements

03/01/2019

Proposed state budget focuses on education

02/28/2019

Stanford Taylor statement on Gov. Evers' proposed budget for education and children

02/22/2019

Stanford Taylor commends Monroe teacher

02/18/2019

Hearing March 4 on emergency rules for Early College Credit program

02/12/2019

Graduation rate improves with class of 2018

02/06/2019

2018 graduates had strong showing in AP program

02/01/2019

Comment period open on draft standards for dance and world languages

01/31/2019

Wisconsin Parental Choice Program has 262 private schools register for 2019-20

01/31/2019

134 schools plan to participate in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program

01/31/2019

27 schools intend to participate in Racine voucher program

01/28/2019

Open enrollment application period begins Feb. 4

01/25/2019

Sponsors sought for Summer Food Service Program

01/24/2019

Schools nominated for Blue Ribbon award

01/18/2019

Rules hearing scheduled for school mental health aid

01/14/2019

22 school districts earn distinction

01/11/2019

2018-19 Global Educator of the Year hails from Sun Prairie’s Patrick Marsh Middle School

01/03/2019

Grant program gets kids excited about fruits and veggies

01/03/2019

Hearing set Jan. 28 on rules for open enrollment

12/27/2018

Carolyn Stanford Taylor to be appointed next state superintendent

12/21/2018

Evers congratulates Wisconsin’s 2018 AP State Scholars

12/14/2018

Wisconsin among 12 states with more than 100 new National Board Certified Teachers

11/16/2018

Hearing set Dec. 6 on scope statement for military spouse licensing

11/16/2018

Hearing set Dec. 3 on rules for Early College Credit program

11/16/2018

Hearing scheduled Nov. 29 on scope statement related to disproportionality in special education

11/12/2018

Most schools and districts meet expectations on 2017-18 report cards

11/01/2018

Hearing scheduled Nov. 16 on open enrollment scope statement

10/30/2018

Enrollments announced for Wisconsin, Racine, and Milwaukee voucher programs

10/26/2018

EDITORIAL: Fair Funding lifts all public school districts

10/26/2018

Eight ‘Standing Up for Rural Wisconsin’ recipients named

10/15/2018

School districts receive certified general aid figures

10/02/2018

Wisconsin Student Assessment System results hold steady

10/01/2018

Evers congratulates Wisconsin’s 2018 Blue Ribbon Schools

09/20/2018

State of Education Address Excerpts

09/20/2018

SPEECH: State of Education

09/18/2018

Annual State of Education Address Thursday

09/17/2018

Evers statement on K-12 education budget

09/13/2018

145 districts receive sparsity aid payment

09/06/2018

Awards to be presented to five Friends of Education

08/28/2018

Four state finalists for Presidential Teaching Awards named

08/28/2018

Hearing scheduled Sept. 4 on licensing scope statement

08/27/2018

37 sites gain 21st Century Community Learning Center grants

08/22/2018

Evers commends Sun Prairie educator

08/21/2018

Inclusive Services Institute concludes with August session

08/15/2018

Licensing rules hearing scheduled Aug. 29

08/02/2018

WEOP college tours

07/25/2018

Annual income guidelines set for school and day care meals

07/25/2018

Hearing set to reinstate rules for part-time open enrollment

07/23/2018

Grants to expand mental health services in schools

07/17/2018

Hearing set on rules for Special Needs Scholarship Program

07/16/2018

Monterrey is state’s National Teacher of the Year nominee

07/13/2018

Evers commends two educators

07/12/2018

Wisconsin draft theatre standards open for public comment

07/09/2018

Hearing set on rules related to energy efficiency expenditures

06/29/2018

July 1 general aid estimate released

06/28/2018

Federal grants to support 26 new and expanding charter schools

06/19/2018

Transition Readiness Grant Program recipients selected

06/13/2018

84 schools to participate in Special Needs Scholarship Program

06/05/2018

Evers praises Wisconsin’s 2018 Green Ribbon School recipients

05/31/2018

Carolyn Stanford Taylor awarded Virginia Hart Special Recognition

05/31/2018

Third Hot Summer Milwaukee kicks off today

05/22/2018

Hearing scheduled May 29 on licensing scope statement

05/21/2018

Wisconsin launches social, emotional learning guide, resources

05/18/2018

Evers statement on Native American education MOU

05/16/2018

Capitol ceremony Monday to celebrate Schools of Recognition

05/14/2018

Five educators named Wisconsin Teachers of the Year

05/14/2018

Benjamin Grignon named a 2019 High School Teacher of the Year

05/11/2018

Maggie McHugh named 2019 Middle School Teacher of the Year

05/11/2018

Liz Gulden named 2019 Elementary Teacher of the Year

05/10/2018

Sarahi Monterrey named a 2019 High School Teacher of the Year

05/09/2018

Five students named Presidential Scholars

05/08/2018

Michael Wilson named 2019 Special Services Teacher of the Year

04/25/2018

Two schools nominated for national Green Ribbon recognition

04/23/2018

15 students named Presidential Scholar Semifinalists

04/19/2018

April 23 hearing set on choice and tribal revitalization grant scope statements

04/19/2018

Four scope statements are subject of morning preliminary hearing April 23

04/17/2018

Grants help students avoid AODA issues

04/16/2018

Hearing scheduled April 19 on two scope statements

04/13/2018

135 Title I Schools of Recognition named

04/10/2018

2017 NAEP results flat

04/05/2018

2018 Principals of the Year recognized

03/23/2018

Survey results show mixed picture for Wisconsin youth

03/20/2018

Evers: Our kids deserve better

03/07/2018

Evers offers comprehensive agenda to improve school safety

02/23/2018

EDITORIAL: Students as leaders

02/21/2018

State’s AP participation and performance improve

02/15/2018

Most school districts offering elementary education provide 4K

02/13/2018

Business Friends of Education announced

02/09/2018

Hearing set on rules related to disproportionality in special education

02/08/2018

Draft standards published in social studies and environmental literacy and sustainability

02/06/2018

Proposed rules restore part-time open enrollment

02/01/2018

Charter grant applications now available

02/01/2018

Hearing scheduled on educator licensing emergency rules

01/31/2018

Wisconsin Parental Choice Program has 222 private schools register for 2018-19

01/31/2018

133 schools plan to participate in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program

01/31/2018

26 schools intend to participate in Racine voucher program

01/26/2018

DPI seeks Summer Food Service Program sponsors

01/25/2018

Application period begins Feb. 5 for public school choice program

01/23/2018

Blue Ribbon School nominees named

01/19/2018

Madison East teacher named Global Educator of the Year

01/17/2018

SPEECH: Wisconsin State Education Convention Address

01/17/2018

Evers: Our plan focuses on local strategies to close gaps

01/10/2018

Wisconsin celebrates 126 new and 44 renewed National Board Certified Teachers