Nearly 20 WCRIS member schools will be awarded Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center Grants, according to a Wednesday announcement from the DPI. More than $6 million will be awarded to 57 statewide recipients. The competitive grant program aims to support students by helping schools provide enriching academic opportunities outside of school hours. In the [...]
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States, Schools Banning Cell Phones
August 02, 2024
At least 10 states have passed or are considering passing statewide legislation that limits cell phone use in the classroom, citing research about and educators’ experience with the detrimental effect of technology on children’s mental health and academic engagement. In Indiana, a statewide classroom cell phone ban begins this school year; Florida banned cell phones in public schools last school [...]
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Search for Unclaimed Property
May 23, 2024
Your school may have unclaimed “property” waiting for you! The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) holds outstanding balances that weren’t able to be paid to individuals or organizations. And it’s up to the owners to claim them. The property can range from less than $10 to thousands of dollars. It could be from a check that [...]
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New Study Examines AI in Christian Schools
May 16, 2024
A new report investigating how Christian schools worldwide are navigating Artificial Intelligence (AI) was recently published by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). ACSI schools in Wisconsin are WCRIS members. According to the study, about one-third of surveyed educators reported using AI at school. Common uses included tapping AI for: Automated tasks, such as generating [...]
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Basketball Star Grows From Private School Roots
May 09, 2024
Women’s-college-basketball-star-turned-professional-athlete Caitlin Clark has taken society by storm – breaking records, selling out jerseys and stadiums and racking up television views. Her professional debut is set to make television history next week, and the cost for courtside seats is up to $5,000 per ticket. But did you know she comes from a private, religious K-12 Council for American Private Education [...]
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WCRIS Names Next Executive Director
May 03, 2024
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools (WCRIS) Board of Directors has named Katie Scott as WCRIS’ next Executive Director. She will begin her tenure at WCRIS on June 3, 2024. Katie brings a wealth of education and state government experience to WCRIS. She has strong working relationships with and is well-respected by [...]
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Job Opening: Head of School at Coulee Christian School
February 22, 2024
WCRIS member Coulee Christian School is hiring! See an excerpt of the job posting below: Coulee Christian school is seeking an experienced administrator to be its Head of School. First and foremost, this person will have a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and a deep love for students at each stage of [...]
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DNR Poster Contest: Keep Wildlife Wild
January 11, 2024
Private school students in grades 4-6 are invited to enter the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) poster contest, “Keep Wildlife Wild.” This year’s theme is keeping Wisconsin’s wild animals “Safe in Their Home.” The DNR has published a lesson plan, presentation and other classroom activities to help students design their creations. Posters are due [...]
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Thank You, Sen. Kohl!
January 04, 2024
An avid supporter of K-12 education in Wisconsin, former U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wis.) passed away last week at the age of 88. WCRIS joins all who were impacted by his philanthropy in sending its condolences to the Kohl family. Sen. Kohl founded the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation in 1990 to recognize outstanding Wisconsin teachers, administrators and [...]
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National Ed Trends: What Happened in 2023, What to Expect in 2024
January 04, 2024
After 12 months of surveys, K-12 education think tank EdChoice identified education trends from 2023 and what 2024 could have in store, according to feedback from K-12 teachers, parents and students across the country. See below for EdChoice’s highlights: Parents’ attitude towards the state of K-12 education is more positive than the general public’s; National [...]
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