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Feb 13

State superintendent statement on Milwaukee Public Schools operational audit report

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement regarding the release of an operational school audit report on...
Feb 06

DPI opposes bills undermining educator expertise and local control in Wisconsin schools

Legislators pursue political agendas at expense of students, teachers
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today criticized Republican lawmakers for advancing bills that undermine the expertise of Wisconsin’s...
Feb 04

State superintendent advocates for career and technical education expansion during visits to Kenosha and Oregon high schools

Dr. Underly proposed $60M to expand CTE programming across Wisconsin in budget request
MADISON — After proposing $60 million in investments to expand student programming through her biennial budget request, State Superintendent Dr. Jill...
Feb 03

Every Wisconsin student should have access to career-building opportunities

A guest editorial for publication by State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly highlighting Career and Technical Education Month
Imagine you walk into a Wisconsin high school– you see students scurrying around a student-run café, hear the hum of a hydroponic grow station for...
Jan 31

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

Program offers meals to children and teens in low-income and rural areas during summer months
MADISON —The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced it is seeking sponsors to provide meals to children living in economically...
Jan 30

Open enrollment application period for 2025-26 school year opens Monday

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today the online application period for the Public School Open Enrollment Program...
Jan 30

State superintendent calls for unity in statement on recent executive orders impacting K-12 education

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly sent the following statement today regarding recent executive orders impacting K-12 education. An...
Jan 29

State superintendent calls for increased investment after NAEP results highlight Wisconsin student achievements, gaps

On average, Wisconsin students perform at or above the nation in all grades, subjects; persistent Black-white opportunity gaps remain
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly called for additional investment in K-12 public schools following data released today by the National...
Jan 27

DPI announces private schools registered for Private School Choice Programs for 2025-26 school year

Application period opens Feb. 3
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced an updated list of the private schools participating in the state’s three...
Jan 22

State superintendent statement on recent federal policy decisions impacting Wisconsin students, families

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement today regarding recent policy decisions at the federal level that...