2011 News Releases

from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Questions about news releases issued from the Department of Public Instruction should be directed to Patrick Gasper, Communications Officer, (608) 266-3559.

Date	Title
Dec 27	EDITORIAL: Delivering the passion to achieve
Dec 19	Students to benefit from state AODA grants
Dec 15	Six schools chosen as RtI demonstration sites Response to Intervention (RtI) is a data-driven process to improve student success
Dec 7	Wisconsin gains 67 National Board Certified Teachers Newly certified teachers are among 6,266 nationwide earning credential
Dec 6	Kindergarten for 4-year-olds continues steady growth Map of school districst with 4-year-old kindergarten.
Nov 30	Increasing child poverty rates adding to challenges facing schools List of changes in child poverty rates by Wisconsin school district
Nov 21	Evers comments on Speak Out for Wisconsin sessions
Nov 17	State Superintendent appoints Digital Learning Advisory Council Group will coordinate use of technology by schools and partners
Nov 15	STATEMENT: There was and is a better way to hold the line on property taxes
Nov 10	Survey data shows effects of cuts to education Final WASDA Survey Results, Maps of Budget Impact, and WASDA Survey. Press conference video and photos.
Nov 7	Evaluation system to balance educator practice and student outcomes Framework for Educator Effectiveness is first step in model evaluation system
Nov 4	Environmental literacy and sustainability plan released Plan aims to increase overall academic achievement and save schools money
Nov 1	NAEP math on upward trend, state reading results stable
Oct 24	GEAR UP grant serves students in high-poverty middle and high schools
Oct 20	Brookfield Central and Madison LaFollette graduates are Wisconsin AP Scholars
Oct 19	Council to help set agenda for statewide education research
Oct 14	School October general aid certification shows most school districts will experience drop in state aid 2011-12 General Aid Certification (alpha by district)
Oct 11	Kimberly's Technology Education Teacher Kevin Janota receives $25,000 Milken Educator Award Kevin Janota background information, 2011 Milken Educator Award Press Kit, and Photo Gallery.
Oct 11	Capitol ceremony Wednesday to celebrate 118 Wisconsin School of Recognition recipients Photos from the event.
Oct 7	Money Smart Week focuses on teaching financial literacy DPI resources expand opportunities for teaching personal financial literacy Money Smart Week Proclamation from State Superintendent Tony Evers
Sep 30	School meal income eligibility guidelines announced
Sep 29	Brad Markhardt named Wisconsin representative to national Teacher of the Year program Herb Kohl Educational Foundation will provide $6,000 to Wisconsin's National Teacher of the Year nominee
Sep 29	EDITORIAL: Investing in education is the path to prosperity
Sep 27	Wisconsin wins $10.5 million federal Enhanced Assessment Grant
Sep 23	Evers welcomes accountability proposals from President Obama
Sep 15	Framework for education's future centers on four powerful questions Every Child a Graduate Agenda Overview
Sep 15	SPEECH: State of Education   Excerpts     Audio      Photos      Video
Sep 15	Eight state schools receive national Blue Ribbon award
Sep 14	Nine Friend of Education awards to be presented
Sep 14	SAT results stable in Wisconsin, far exceed national averages
Sep 7	Four Wisconsin Teachers of the Year named Herb Kohl Educational Foundation gives $3,000 to each honoree Additional information about Kimberly Brown, Marsha Herman, Bradley Markhardt, and Donna Sturdevant is available in individual news releases. Photos from the notification events are posted on the State Superintendent's Photo Gallery page.
Sep 6	Approach 9-11 anniversary with sensitivity for students
Sep 1	EDITORIAL: Students and teachers need support for a successful school year
Sep 1	Wisconsin School of Recognition awards go to 118 schools 25 schools have received award five or more consecutive years
Aug 22	Evers announces $6 million for charter school planning and dissemination grants
Aug 17	ACT results up in Wisconsin
Aug 8	Evers welcomes accountability proposals from Secretary Duncan
Aug 3	MPS makes progress on serving special needs students
Aug 1	Wisconsin educator named 'Teaching Ambassador Fellow' Mauston High School teacher Leah Lechleiter-Luke receives honor from U.S. Department of Education
Jul 27	Evers awards grants to support 45 charter schools
Jul 18	DPI-sponsored volunteers serving Wisconsin children and communities
Jul 15	Five Wisconsin educators compete for Presidential Teaching Awards
Jul 13	Less sparsity aid for small, rural districts Map of school district receiving sparsity aid for the 2011-12 school year.
Jul 11	Wisconsin to collaborate on statewide accountability system JOINT EDITORIAL: A Better Accountability System for Wisconsin's Schools - Something We Can All Agree On
Jul 6	166 schools to participate in Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
Jun 27	Now we must rally around our students, schools, and educators
Jun 24	134 local education agencies share $5.5 million in high-cost special education aid
Jun 23	Wisconsin negotiates Google Apps agreement for school districts Extensive, no-cost software package and related training available to public schools at no cost, without contract hassles
Jun 21	Wisconsin seeking federal grant to fund online assessments for students learning English Grant would ensure all students take computer-based assessments aligned with Common Core State Standards
Jun 20	EDITORIAL: Summer reading and enrichment activities can bridge learning loss
Jun 16	Assembly budget has potential to expand vouchers statewide District choice eligibility analysis
Jun 13	SPEECH: Wisconsin STEM Summit Remarks
Jun 7	Preliminary progress reports issued for schools Under NCLB 89 percent of schools and 99 percent of districts meet AYP
Jun 6	How did Green Bay end up with vouchers late on Friday night?
Jun 3	Evers statement: Committee expands vouchers while cutting public school funding
Jun 1	EDITORIAL: Our graduates look to the future
May 31	Evers makes statement on Joint Finance Committee cuts to education
May 26	2011 Wisconsin School Health awards announced Evers recognizes 31 schools for their efforts
May 26	Statement on upcoming Joint Finance Committee vote
May 25	Evers takes education reform message to Washington
May 24	Assessment Transition Moving Forward
May 17	Statement in support of reforming school finance in the budget
May 14	JOINT EDITORIAL: By Dr. Tony Evers and Dr. Howard Fuller Education for all children in Milwaukee must improve
May 13	Evers praises Herb Kohl's support for education
May 13	Wisconsin names 120 All-State Scholars
May 11	State revenue projection up
May 11	Wisconsin No. 1 in national graduation rate report Over five consecutive years, state ranks first or second in public high school graduation rate
May 5	Wisconsin graduation rate up 2009-10 legacy graduation rate is 89.9 percent
May 4	Presidential Scholars named from Wisconsin
May 4	Two receive Presidential Teaching Awards
Apr 27	EDITORIAL: Good teachers will always be needed
Apr 20	EDITORIAL: Budgets reflect our priorities and values
Apr 19	School libraries share $33.6 million in Common School Fund payments
Apr 12	Sesquicentennial of the start of the Civil War Department of Public Instruction launches web site with resources for educators and students
Apr 7	Business Friends of Education awards highlight importance of partnerships
Apr 4	EDITORIAL: Strong libraries needed to improve the state's economy State Superintendent's 2011 National Library Week proclamation
Mar 31	SPEECH: Testimony to Joint Committee on Finance on the 2011-13 Biennial Budget
Mar 29	Achievement gaps close for all groups of students 2010-11 Wisconsin Student Assessment System results show steady, positive trends
Mar 29	Overall MPS results higher than choice schools on statewide exams Wisconsin Student Assessment System provides first look at MPCP achievement on statewide exams
Mar 25	Four Wisconsin principals recognized for educational leadership
Mar 23	105 schools plan to participate in Milwaukee Parental Choice Program
Mar 22	Wisconsin ranks seventh in nation for expanding AP access, achievement
Mar 15	Impact of per pupil revenue limit reduction estimated at $1.68 billion District-by-district spreadsheet of estimated 2011-12 and 2012-13 revenue limit changes. Charts of estimated change and percent change in per pupil revenue limits. Link to Legislative Reference Bureau memo on the impact of the proposed 2011-13 budget.
Mar 10	More than 40 percent of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals Copy of Free or Reduced-Price School Meal Eligibility Spreadsheet (Wisconsin Public School Districts Only) Map of school district free and reduced-price meal eligibility.
Mar 3	Evers recognizes 10 projects that enrich life in rural Wisconsin 'Standing Up for Rural Wisconsin' awards to be presented March 7 in Madison Photos from award ceremony.
Mar 1	Statement on Gov. Walker's 2011-13 budget proposal
Feb 28	UW Madison analysis shows reported cuts to negatively impact schools Printout of the impact of reported in per-pupil revenue limit reductions for the state's 424 school districts
Feb 24	Candace Wetter recognized as Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award announced as part of Wisconsin's National Entrepreneurship Week observance, Feb. 19 to 26, 2011
Feb 22	Evers calls for compromise
Feb 16	Students increase participation in AP STEM exams
Feb 14	Letter to the Joint Committee on Finance regarding the proposed Budget Adjustment Bill
Feb 9	Wisconsin Advanced Placement results continue to climb State's performance on the college-level exams is 'Best in the Midwest'
Feb 7	DPI and WTCS Editorial: Career and Technical Education powers workforce development
Jan 31	Career and Technical Education critical to future job creation February is Career and Technical Education Month State superintendent's CTE month proclamation
Jan 25	Overall state results on NAEP science exceed national average
Jan 24	Public school open enrollment application period is Feb. 7-25 Online application is encouraged
Jan 20	Evers praises school board members for their leadership on school funding reform Delegate assembly of the Wisconsin Association of School Boards passes resolutions in favor of the Fair Funding for Our Future plan
Jan 19	SPEECH: Remarks to the 2011 Wisconsin State Education Convention
Jan 18	DPI seeking sponsors for Summer Food Service Program
Jan 10	Library usage up; state support critical to providing service
Jan 7	Public hearing scheduled on proposed rules for training those who administer medication to students
Jan 7	Hearings to be held on administrative rules for library audit requirements and librarian certification
Jan 5	Evers issues proclamation for Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week, Jan. 10-14, 2011

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