Department of Public Instruction

DPI Drops Illegal Policy After WILL Lawsuit

WILL sued DPI for blocking family from state voucher program

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $80 Million in COVID-19 Financial Assistance to K-12 Schools and Higher Education Institutions

Christian Family Solutions Expands Mental Health Counseling Services to Inner-City Milwaukee Students with $100,000 Grant from Bader Philanthropies

CFS’ outpatient counseling and day treatment programs provide trauma-informed and culturally sensitive therapies to Milwaukee children at little to no cost to students and schools.

Wisconsin DOJ Employees Honored by U.S. DOJ for Efforts to Rescue Missing and Exploited Children

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Nearly $20 Million in AmeriCorps Funding For Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Student Debt

Jill Underly Announces Candidacy for State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Wisconsin to Provide Temporary Food Benefits for Children Missing School Meals

Gov. Evers Announces New Order Relating to Department of Public Instruction

Milwaukee Public Schools Four-year Graduation Rate Rises

MPS continues to show gains in four-year student outcomes

Gov. Evers Acts on More Than 60 Bills

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to 2020 Census Complete Count Committee

Gov. Evers Calls Special Session on Education, Reducing Property Taxes

Gov. Evers' plan announced today recommits to two-thirds funding for K-12 education, including $130 million in property tax relief through equalization aid

Gov. Evers Signs Sixteen Bipartisan Bills

Gov. Evers Signs Bipartisan Legislation at Milton High School

Gov. Evers Takes Action to Address Youth Vaping

“Vaping is a serious public health epidemic and it is time to take action," said Evers.

WILL, SCWA Win School Choice Lawsuit Against DPI

Judge rules DPI violated law in treatment of choice schools

First Lady, State Supt. Stanford Taylor, Historical Society Announce Suffrage Classroom Resources

Today’s announcement comes during the centennial anniversary of Wisconsin’s Ratification of the 19th Amendment.

Lawmakers Held Accountable for Votes on Education with Report Cards

s districts statewide receive state-mandated report cards, public education advocates demand an assessment of lawmakers who set budgets that determine schools’ ability to succeed

Over 81 Percent of Students Snagging Taxpayer-Funded Private School Vouchers in Statewide Program This School Year Attended A Private School Last Year

$350 Million Tab for Private School Vouchers a Huge Cost to Taxpayers, Drain on Public Schools

#KeepYourPromise Governor Evers

One month after pledge, Evers shows no progress on government transparency

State of Staffing K-12 Public Schools: Help Wanted

Teacher Exodus and Falling Enrollment in Teacher Programs Is Crisis for Education in Wisconsin

Study: Evers, Barnes, & Agencies Failing to Follow Walker Open Government Executive Orders

Evers’ administration is dysfunctional and disorganized, threatens to move Wisconsin backwards on transparency.

Gov. Evers Launches Back to School Health Resource for Parents

"A kid's ability to succeed in the classroom can be impacted by both their physical and mental health."

Shilling Co-Authors Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Teen Dating Violence

“Experiencing unhealthy relationship practices as a young adult can have lifelong negative impacts including increased risk for depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.”

Education Activists Turn To Misinformation To Distort GOP Budget

Public education activists should be honest about the large increase and they should be grateful to taxpayers for the hard-earned dollars provided to fund it

Gov. Evers Announces Appointment of Linda A. Hall as Director of the Office of Children’s Mental Health

Ms. Hall will begin as director of the Office of Children’s Mental Health on July 8, 2019.

Gov. Evers Announces Pardon Advisory Board, Establishes Pardon Process

The Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board will review eligible applications and make recommendations to Gov. Evers on who to grant a pardon to.

20 Wisconsin school districts awarded Fab Labs Grants

Governor Tony Evers, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, WEDC Secretary Mark Hogan and other key leaders to award grants during statewide tour on Fab Lab Day

Gov. Evers Announces Staff Appointments for Governor’s Office in Milwaukee

Dr. Shandowlyon Hendricks-Williams will serve as the Milwaukee Director, Edwin Huertas will serve as the Milwaukee Deputy Director, and Revelle Williams will serve as the Milwaukee Constituent Services Manager.

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Judicial Selection Advisory Committee

The committee is responsible for interviewing and recommending candidates to the governor for consideration when he fills judicial vacancies.

Governor’s Budget Makes Critical Investments in our Public Schools

"After years of underfunding from Republican lawmakers, the governor has put our children’s future and the needs of our local schools first."

WILL, SCWA Sue DPI in School Choice Lawsuit

State’s ed agency illegally preventing private choice schools from counting “virtual instruction” towards classroom learning requirements

Majority Leader Fitzgerald’s Statement on Governor Evers’ School Voucher Plan

"Governor Evers’ plans would do immense harm to the voucher program and create uncertainty for schools, students, and their families."

Governor Evers’ Budget Targets School Choice: What You Need to Know

Governor Evers' Budget Targets School Choice: What You Need to Know

Wisconsin Policy Forum Makes Statewide Educational Data Easy to Compare

New School DataTool Includes Enrollment, Student Performance, Other Measures

WILL Sues DPI For Embargoed ESSA Documents

Documents would shine light on whether DPI is illegally implementing ESSA

Governor-elect Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Barnes Announce Cabinet Members

"This talented group of leaders will help our administration address the issues Wisconsin residents asked us to focus on."

Governor-elect Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Barnes Announce Additions to Administration Team

"The team members we are announcing today will help our administration connect the dots on important issues facing our state."

Extraordinary Session Update: Legislature Approves Critical Reforms

Legislature approves administrative rulemaking reforms, tax reform; maintains DPI oversight

Extraordinary Session Policy Items Flying Under the Radar

A lot of good but a few red flags

Governor-elect Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Barnes Announce “What’s Best for Kids” Advisory Council

"I’ve said from the beginning that what’s best for our kids is what’s best for our state..."

Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Health Policy Advisory Council, Transition Staff Additions

"Expanding access to affordable health care for Wisconsin residents is a top priority for our administration."

Milwaukee Excellence is the Highest Rated School in the City of Milwaukee

Milwaukee Excellence students take 120 minutes of math and reading each day in order to close enormous learning gaps identified when students enter the school.

MPS shows modest improvement on state report card

MPS schools improve category ratings, have higher scores than last year

NRA Has Spent $4.33 for Every K-12 Student in Wisconsin to Buy Scott Walker

No Group Has Been a Bigger Obstacle to Reform Than the NRA and No Politician Has Gotten More of Their Money Than Scott Walker

Students, educators have more opportunities for career exploration with launch of Inspire Wisconsin network

More than 230,000 students will be able to directly connect to businesses statewide as regions expand collaborative efforts

Property Taxes Increase Under Walker

GOP tax shift continues to hurt Wisconsin schools and homeowners

Northwestern Mutual Foundation Invests Nearly $3.4 Million to Foster Thriving Neighborhoods and Educational Success

Funding aims to strengthen local communities, enrich education through supportive programming

Governor Walker Announces $56,664 in Financial Literacy Grants to Wisconsin Schools

"These financial literacy grants will help thousands of students to broaden their personal financial knowledge..."

Governor Walker Celebrates the Opening of United Community Center Acosta Middle School’s New Facility

Commends school for focusing on high-demand fields: science-technology and skilled trades

Governor Walker Announces $1.5 Million in TEACH Grants Awarded for Educational Technology Training

Awarded for Educational Technology Training Funds to enhance training for 196 rural school districts, 172 rural public libraries

Matt Flynn’s Priorities for LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites

"I believe in equality for all."

Governor Announces Winner of the 35th Annual Virginia Hart Special Recognition Award

Ms. Stanford Taylor was honored at a ceremony in the Senate Parlor at the State Capitol this afternoon.

Wisconsin Ranks 34th Nationally on the 2017 NAEP 4th Grade Reading Results

According to the WRC, the results are a disaster.

22 Wisconsin School Districts Awarded Fab Lab Grants

Governor Scott Walker, WEDC Secretary Mark Hogan, UW System President Ray Cross and other key leaders to award grants during statewide tour on “Fab Lab Day”

Governor Walker Announces $1.5 Million Available in Grants for TEACH Educational Technology Training for Teachers and Librarians

School districts and libraries encouraged to apply by May 4 deadline

Investing in Rural Wisconsin: Governor Walker Signs Bill Helping Rural Community Libraries

"We were proud to increase funding for TEACH by $22.5 million in this budget."

WILL Sues State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers

The lawsuit claims that Evers and DPI are refusing to follow the newly enacted REINS Act.

WILL Study Explores How School Districts Comply With Open Records Laws

Report documents the average response time for open records requests for twelve of Wisconsin’s largest school districts.

STEM Forward Honors Exemplary STEM Leaders in Southeastern Wisconsin

Three STEMMY Awards to be presented on Oct. 31!

University of Wisconsin Board of Regents Threatens Students Free Speech

Poised to Enshrine Right Wing Attack on Campus Speech as University Policy

School aid payments delayed amid GOP budget fiasco

Worse yet, Legislative Republicans budget actions cut rural school funding

WEDC, regional organizations launch statewide initiative to address workforce development needs

Statewide expansion of web-based platform will enable local employers to engage directly with students and help build talent pipeline

Governor Walker Announces a Record $3.9 Million in Youth Apprenticeship State Grants to Serve 4,300 Students

Wisconsin's YA program was authorized by state statute in 1991 as part of a statewide School-to-Work initiative.

21 Wisconsin School Districts Awarded Fab Lab Grants

Governor Scott Walker, Lieutenant Governor Kleefisch, other key leaders to award WEDC grants during statewide tour on "Fab Lab Day" in Wisconsin

State Leaders to Join Governor Walker in Awarding Fab Labs Grants Throughout Wisconsin

Lt. Governor Kleefisch, UW System President Cross, WEDC Secretary Hogan among those taking part in "Fab Lab Day" announcements on April 25

State honors 16 MPS schools

Schools are Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Schools of Recognition

Media Report Unmasks ‘Business Leader’ Behind Lowell Holtz Sleazy Election Deal to be Stephen Einhorn

Einhorn’s Previous ‘Anonymous’ Election Caper, Funding Racist Voter Intimidation Billboards

Failure of Election Commission to Act Doesn’t Make Lowell Holtz’s Proposed Election Bribe Any Less Sleazy

‘If This Isn’t Already Illegal, It Ought To Be’

One Wisconsin Now Requests Investigation of Lowell Holtz by Milwaukee, Rock County District Attorneys

Holtz Used Public Resources to Advance His Campaign for State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Lowell Holtz Expected ‘Outside Groups’ to Handle Fundraising and Organizing for His Campaign for Superintendent of Public Instruction

Add Work Ethic to List of Ethics Lacking in Lowell Holtz

Lowell Holtz: Flip Flop #1: Local Control/Urban School Takeover Plot

Holtz and Humphries and a few unnamed business leaders had collaborated on a plan to takeover Wisconsin’s 5 largest school districts.

John Humphries statement on Today’s Primary Election Results

"I look forward to seeing a vigorous public debate between the remaining candidates over the next 6 weeks."

One Wisconsin Now Statements on State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Voters Send Message of Support for Public Schools and for Public Officials With Integrity

Humphries-Holtz Takeover Plan: Questions Remain Unanswered

There are dozens of unanswered questions.

ICYMI: Plot thickens for the Humphries-Holtz Takeover Plan of Wisconsin’s 5 Largest School Districts

The Humphries-Holtz Takeover Plan would create a position in the Department of Public Instruction that would have unprecedented authority.

One Wisconsin Now Files Formal Complaint, Seeks Investigation of John Humphries, Lowell Holtz Attempted Election Bribe

No Question Proposed Deal is Sleazy, But is It Also Illegal?

Humphries Proposes New Program Pairing Students with Regional Businesse

"For too long, Wisconsin has failed to systematically leverage and support local opportunities for student training across the state."

Humphries Statement on Confirmation of Secretary DeVos

"We congratulate Besty DeVos on her confirmation as Secretary of Education"

Humphries Calls for Stronger Standards to Replace Common Core

John Humphries is a candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Humphries Statement on Governor Walker’s Rural Schools Proposal

John Humphries is a candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Support for Betsy DeVos as Federal Education Secretary Another Lesson About John Humphries’ Priorities

We’re Learning the Only Thing You Can Trust is That Humphries Will Put His Political Ambition Before Best Interests of Wisconsin Schools and Kids

Governor Walker Calls Legislature into Special Session and Orders New Actions in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse

“This is a public health crisis, and that’s why I’m calling a special session of the Legislature and directing state agencies to ramp up the state’s response”

Humphries for Schools Statement Congratulating Bipartisan Co-Chairs Reps. Thiesfeldt and Fields on Appointments to Key Position

"As co-chairs, they are showing the state that cooperation and common ground are the right path..."

Nearly one third of MPS schools move up a category on the latest State Report Card

Fifty-five MPS schools Meet, Exceed or Significantly Exceed Expectations on the latest State Report Card

John Humphries Officially Launches Campaign for State Superintendent

Pledges accountability, partnership and taking politics out of schools so that we can improve education for every child in Wisconsin.

Statewide data shows improvement; more work needed to prepare all students for success

District continues work to promote student achievement

Rep. Goyke Congratulates Milwaukee Public Schools and Stands with Dedicated Staff and Students

"I offer my sincere congratulations to Dr. Driver, the MPS School Board, Teachers, Parents, and Students. "

Milwaukee Public Schools No Longer Required to Participate in OSPP

District performance signals progress

Rep. Neylon Statement on WI Robotics League Participation Grant Program

"This new program provides grants to high school students all across Wisconsin for starting and participating in robotics competitions."

More For Millionaires, Less For Our Schools

“My Republican colleagues’ budget priorities are out of whack.”

Marquette computer scientists awarded $1 million NSF grant to develop model for career change into computing

The award will build off an innovative I.T. Boot Camp Marquette computer scientists piloted in 2013.

MPS Adults Once Again Fail the Children of Milwaukee

Healy calls the MPS school board’s poison pill plan insincere and disheartening

Governor Walker Announced $152,000 in Financial Literacy Grants to Wisconsin Schools

DPI conducted the initial review of the 51 applicants from throughout the state, and the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy made the final recommendations.

AG Schimel Joins Lawsuit Challenging Obama Administration’s Unlawful New Title IX Policy

Wisconsin has not chosen to prohibit discrimination based on gender identity in our schools.

Gov. Walker Signs Parent-Based School Accountability Act

Wisconsin schools must comply with this legislation by September of 2016.

Gov. Walker Signs Robotics Bill into Law

Under this legislation schools may apply to the Department of Public Instruction for a grant of up-to five thousand dollars.

Green Bay Student Named “2016 Young Entrepreneur of the Year”

Natalie Abbott, Owner of The West Hill Honey Company, will be Honored on April 21st at The Pfister Hotel

Governor Scott Walker Announces Grants Available for TEACH Educational Technology Teacher Training

Grants for fiscal year 2016 are available to consortia of three or more eligible school districts.