Current 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.

2008 News Releases

Date	Title
Aug 28	EDITORIAL: Welcome to a new school year: Let's work to make our students world ready
Aug 26	State's math score on SAT jumps six points Preliminary Advanced Placement results show continued growth; strong results
Aug 25	Burmaster awards $4.3 million in federal charter school grants Funding includes support for 35 existing charter schools and four planning grants for new charter schools
Aug 15	Panel named to review Wausaukee dissolution order First hearings before seven-member review board are Aug. 26
Aug 15	14 districts in northwestern Wisconsin to share more than $449,000 New sparsity aid program developed by Burmaster and her Rural Advisory Council
Aug 13	Wisconsin's ACT composite score holds steady National composite score drops to 21.1
Aug 8	Burmaster awards grants to support gifted and talented programs
Aug 4	New partnership grants to fund mathematics and science professional development Partnership grants fund three new and three renewal projects
Jul 30	14 districts receive STEM grants Program targets increasing participation and achievement of under-represented students
Jul 29	Wisconsin Web Academy now open DPI partners with CESA 9 to provide online courses
Jul 22	Hearing scheduled on rules for master educator grants
Jul 21	22 educational technology projects to share $1.8 million in federal funds to improve student achievement
Jul 18	Grants to support immigrant children and youth
Jul 17	Burmaster announces 'Project Lead the Way' state appropriation money
Jul 15	Sales of new publication reflect new era in school counseling Success of The Wisconsin Comprehensive School Counseling Model is latest indicator of changes in the field
Jul 9	Rules hearing scheduled on special education aid
Jul 2	Wisconsin to work for equity in participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics State accepted into first year of national STEM Equity Pipeline Project
Jun 24	'Keeping the Promise' aid reimburses high-cost special education expenses
Jun 24	Schools receive preliminary progress reports
Jun 23	Burmaster awards $1.3 million in Mentoring Funds for Initial Educators Grants support Wisconsin Quality Educator Initiative
Jun 19	Wisconsin FCCLA collects funds to support 'Feed The Children' Donations to benefit the Community Action Coalition of South Central Wisconsin
Jun 18	110 rural districts share $3.6 million in sparsity aid
Jun 13	Student leaders prepare strategic plans for next school year, and give back to the community
Jun 11	Blueprint developed to improve Wisconsin's Model Academic Standards News Release: Standards review project earns 21st Century Practice of the Year Award
Jun 9	State's innovative educational programs to be featured at Institute.21 Wisconsin Showcase to feature educational programs teaching 21st century skills Media Advisory: Wisconsin Hosts Institute.21. Full Agenda.
Jun 5	Schools to share state funding to reduce and prevent alcohol, tobacco, and drug use among students
Jun 2	Wisconsin participates in national autism education program State is one of three to create model site classrooms in first phase of program
May 30	WKCE show upward trend for mathematics, stable scores for reading Three-year trend shows positive movement on closing achievement gaps
May 27	EDITORIAL: Go forward with courage
May 16	First Lady Doyle, State Superintendent Burmaster Present Governor's School Health Awards Twenty-seven schools receive awards
May 14	Wisconsin educators help each other through School Crisis Preparedness Webcasts May 20 webcast features Weston School District Superintendent Tom Andres
May 14	Three Wisconsin students best in Braille
May 13	Twenty-four alternative education grants awarded for 2008-09 school year
May 9	Two educators receive Presidential Teaching Awards
May 8	Exemplary principals complete participation in urban leadership project Wallace Fellows will apply new learning to their work in Wisconsin schools Photos from graduation event.
May 7	Wisconsin has three Presidential Scholars
May 2	EDITORIAL: Thank a teacher May 4-10 is Teacher Appreciation Week
May 2	12 students named Presidential Scholar semifinalists for Wisconsin Program is one of the nation's highest honors for high school students
May 1	Public libraries contribute significantly to Wisconsin's economy Return on investment is more than $4 per taxpayer dollar
Apr 30	Students named All-State Scholars for excelling in academics
Apr 24	EDITORIAL: Students and adults must learn the lessons of the Holocaust Days of Remembrance of Holocaust victims are April 28-May 4
Apr 23	Common School Fund provides $35 million for school district library aid
Apr 22	Members of Wisconsin Task Force on Arts and Creativity in Education Named First meeting will be held April 23 in Madison Photos from the first meeting of the Wisconsin Arts and Creativity Task Force.
Apr 21	32 districts qualify for 4K start-up grants
Apr 18	EDITORIAL: Financial literacy a must for a strong Wisconsin
Apr 17	Statement by State Superintendent Burmaster on the formation of the Special Committee on School Safety Burmaster thanks Senator Fred Risser and Representative Steve Wieckert for advancing her request
Apr 16	Burmaster appoints technology and engineering education advisory council
Apr 16	Wisconsin Association of FFA collects shoes for Iraqi civilians "Operation Stand Solid" launched by student agricultural officers
Apr 14	DPI to hold hearing on rules for awarding 4K start-up grants
Apr 8	EDITORIAL: Libraries contribute to the circle of knowledge 50th Anniversary of National Library Week is April 13 to 19
Apr 7	DRW and DPI agree to special education lawsuit settlement MPS has not reached agreement Background on the lawsuit and settlement. Final settlement.
Apr 7	Burmaster statement on signing of several education-related bills Laws impact virtual schooling, agricultural education, special education funding, and suicide prevention curriculum
Apr 7	Wisconsin receives $50,000 to provide innovative resources to teachers Verizon Foundation grant to provide educator training for Thinkfinity.org
Apr 3	Wisconsin improves writing scores on NAEP State's overall performance on eighth-grade state assessment is above the national average
Apr 1	Wisconsin receives a five year, $3.5 million grant from the CDC Funding will support coordinated school health programs
Mar 28	EDITORIAL: Exciting times for arts education
Mar 28	Lt. Governor Lawton and State Superintendent Burmaster announce Wisconsin Task Force on Arts and Creativity in Education Photos from the Wisconsin Arts and Creativity Task Force announcement event.
Mar 25	Four educational leaders named Principals of the Year
Mar 19	Grant funding helps libraries improve services to their communities
Mar 17	Burmaster awards STEM grants Thirteen school districts in Wisconsin to share $61,500
Mar 14	DPI to hold hearings on rules for awarding STEM grants Grants address need for more students to take science, technology, engineering, and mathematics courses
Mar 12	Burmaster announces 21st Century Community Learning Center Grants New grants will support 97 community learning centers
Mar 11	Burmaster awards grants to support gifted and talented programs Eleven agencies in Wisconsin to share $273,000
Mar 7	Ten projects recognized for strengthening rural Wisconsin Burmaster presents 2008 Standing Up for Rural Wisconsin awards at Capitol ceremony
Mar 7	154 schools plan to participate in Milwaukee Parental Choice Program
Mar 6	Burmaster praises McPike's service to the Wisconsin educational community
Feb 29	Awards recognize business and industry partnerships with education Nine Business Friends of Education named for 2008
Feb 25	Burmaster announces new science equivalency options for students Some agriculture courses will count toward high school graduation credit; other subjects to follow
Feb 21	Five State Superintendent's Service-Learning Awards presented
Feb 19	DPI to hold hearings on rules for awarding nursing services grants
Feb 15	Youth Risk Behavior Survey provides important information on student health and well-being
Feb 13	Wisconsin is best in the Midwest on AP Report to the Nation State's Advanced Placement participation improves for all student groups
Feb 7	Six school nursing grants to impact nine school districts First-time competitive grants address critical need for school nursing services
Feb 7	Student leaders to learn about careers from state officials
Feb 4	Burmaster awards $5.8 million in federal charter school grants Funding includes planning grants for 10 new charter schools and support for 40 existing charter schools
Jan 29	2008 Wisconsin Middle Schools of Excellence named Schools in Bloomer, Colby, Medford, and Sussex receive first-ever awards
Jan 24	Statement by State Superintendent Burmaster on virtual education bill compromise Burmaster thanks Senator John Lehman, Senator Luther Olsen, and Representative Brett Davis for their work
Jan 23	Burmaster commends governor for consistent support of education Statement by State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster on Gov. Jim Doyle's State of the State address
Jan 23	SPEECH: Wisconsin State Education Convention
Jan 23	WSVH to host multi-state wrestling and cheerleading conference competition Jan. 25-26 in Janesville
Jan 22	31 educators earn Wisconsin Master Educator licenses
Jan 22	Applicants sought for teaching assistant positions in Japan
Jan 18	Public school open enrollment application period is Feb. 4-22
Jan 15	SPEECH: New Wisconsin Promise Conference Opening Remarks
Jan 14	Six state finalists named for Presidential Teaching Awards
Jan 11	Summer Food Service Program seeks sponsors
Jan 10	Burmaster statement on proposed virtual charter school legislation
Jan 10	Burmaster announces ¡HOLA! Project Hispanic Outreach Library Action Project helps Wisconsin libraries serve Spanish speakers
Jan 7	Burmaster announces gifted and talented education grants
Jan 3	EDITORIAL: Students need high quality STEM instruction
Jan 3	Burmaster statement on passing of Lee Sherman Dreyfus

For questions about this information, contact Debra A. Bougie (608) 266-1598

Last updated on 8/28/2008 12:03:03 PM