With the recent passage of the Right to Read Act, you may be wondering what classroom instruction looks like based on the Science of Reading. Reading requires deliberate, systematic attention – and so does shifting to the Science of Reading in your school. Aside from the need for high-quality instructional materials, it also requires new [...]
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Principal Question: Short-term Substitutes in Choice Schools
December 14, 2023
Question: My substitute teacher has a short-term substitute license from the DPI because she completed a training program and has an associate’s degree. However, during my choice audit, the auditor flagged that teacher, saying she needed to have a bachelor’s degree. I thought state law allowed a teacher to have a license OR bachelor’s degree. [...]
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Hundreds of Students Showcase Artwork
December 07, 2023
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel embarked on a project this fall to showcase artwork from Wisconsin students. In response, an overwhelming 400 pieces of student artwork were submitted to the news outlet from public and private schools and home schools. Student projects from several WCRIS schools were featured, including: Divine Mercy Catholic School, South Milwaukee; Edgewood Campus [...]
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Annual School Safety Submissions Due Soon!
December 07, 2023
Thank you for attending yesterday’s Lunch & Learn webinar, “Keeping Students and Staff Safe with the Office of School Safety (OSS)”! If you missed it, you can watch the recording and download the presentation slides here. All school’s safety submissions are due Jan. 1. As a reminder, the OSS has changed the submission platform from ShareFile to SharePoint. [...]
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WCRIS Testifies On Virtual Forward Exam
December 07, 2023
As the state legislative session unusually drags on into the winter, WCRIS testified in front of the Assembly Education Committee regarding proposed Assembly Bill 652. The bill proposes a virtual option for the state’s Forward Exam if certain testing policies are in place. This would be helpful for virtual choice schools. WCRIS is always supportive of [...]
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Looking for Ideas for Your Next Field Trip?
December 07, 2023
The Milwaukee Brewers’ minor league baseball team, the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in Appleton, have several discounts and educational opportunities at games for school groups coming up in spring. Check them out here.
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Principal Question: Navigating the Choice Program
November 30, 2023
Question: My oversight authorities finally agreed to allow my school to join the choice program. What are some things we can do to make sure that we maintain our mission and values? Or limit government intervention as much as possible? Answer: Great question. Several seasoned WCRIS choice schools have found the following to be helpful: [...]
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Principal Question: Joining the Choice Program
November 30, 2023
Question: My school wants to join the choice program, but I see that there are some deadlines for new private schools in August that I’ve missed. I thought the deadline to register was Jan. 10. Which deadline is it? Answer: Like many things in state law, the use of words can be confusing. In this [...]
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Know an Outstanding Math or Science Teacher?
November 30, 2023
Nominate a K-6 math or science teacher for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching today! Established by Congress in 1983, the awards recognize teachers who use content knowledge and pedagogical skills to support students in math or science. The President of the United States may recognize up to 110 teachers each year with [...]
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Private School Enrollment on the Rise
November 30, 2023
This article was submitted by WCRIS Sponsor, Sycamore Education. Interested in sponsorship? Contact WCRIS. In the last few years, private schools have seen a dramatic increase in enrollment. While the recent pandemic has certainly played a role in this increase, there are a number of reasons for this sudden shift. Whether it’s academics, learning environment [...]
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