Wisconsin Education NewsApril 23, 2024The Wisconsin Education News is a daily update of education news and events that are taking place around Wisconsin. Here's how statewide reading reform is impacting Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools WISCONSIN RAPIDS − Last summer, the Wisconsin State Legislature and Gov. Tony Evers reached a compromise on sweeping literacy reform for Wisconsin students. Onalaska Middle School hires new principal for upcoming school year ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) -- Onalaska Middle School will have a new principal next year. The Onalaska School District announced Monday that Ben Burns has been hired as the new principal. MPS Plans $60 Million In Budget Cuts Milwaukee Public Schools is already hearing from groups wanting money for their programs after voters approved the $252 million referendum. In reality, the referendum was only to keep the district afloat and fund current needs. Gillett board considers hiring an SRO Members of the Gillett School Board want to see some numbers before they commit to hiring a school resource officer to interact with students. SASD Welcomes Peter Schroeder As Principal Of Spooner High School SPOONER, WI -- The Spooner Area School District School Board has announced the appointment of Peter Schroeder as the new Principal of Spooner High School, effective July 1st, 2024. Mr. Schroeder brings a wealth of experience to this role, currently serving as the Middle School/High Principal in the Boscobel Area School District, according to a press release on Monday from the Spooner Area School District. New College Offers Support For Rural Students The lack of resources in rural school districts can mean more than ragged facilities and crowded rooms. It can also limit the options that some rural students consider for their “next step”. Will it be technical college, will they apprentice or what about a four year college? Milwaukee Public Schools, Marquette host mental health day for Black and Latino students About 200 Black and Latino young men from 10 Milwaukee Public high schools spent Monday morning doing what many people don’t expect of them. MPS student interns with disabilities tour state legislators in their workplace MILWAUKEE — MPS student interns with disabilities in Project SEARCH toured state legislators at Milwaukee Mitchell International airport and showed them what they do at their workplaces. Edgar student makes bracelets for entire elementary school Maddisyn made the bracelets in her own time and took her two months. UW extends free teaching degrees for grads who stay in state The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s education school is extending its Wisconsin Teacher Pledge for a third time in an aim to address teacher shortages across the state.
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