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Why have your school use precious renovation or new construction dollars to pay high-interest rates for debt when there is a cheaper, but lesser-known, alternative? That’s why WCRIS has been working for years with the Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority (WHEFA), a state agency, to encourage schools to use tax-exempt financing when it’s time [...]

Question: If I am the president of a private school or system of private schools, can I use Title II-A federal funds to attend professional development? Answer: It depends, based on your job responsibilities. Generally, Title II-A can only be used for professional development for teachers and staff who are involved on a daily basis [...]

Here are five important takeaways from the recent CESA 6 EANS II webinar, according to WCRIS staff who participated. They watched the Feb. 3 webinar, and share this in case you couldn’t attend: There will be a separate form for ARP-EANS (l) and CRRSA-EANS (ll) requests. The two programs are operating as separate pots of [...]

Schools can now submit claims to the DPI Student Services, Prevention & Wellness (SSPW) Team’s Aid for School Mental Health Programs. The Program is designed to reimburse the cost of employing or contracting with school social workers. Schools have until March 12 to submit claims. You can submit a claim by going <a href=”https://widpi.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_blsO85uAvIF6mcS”>here</a>. To [...]

As students spend more time on the internet, the concern for their safety increases. The nation’s cybersecurity experts are telling WCRIS that one of the greatest threats to students online is the rise of disinformation. They warn that students are being exposed to wrong and misleading information. In some cases, kids are exposed to information [...]

Consider giving your staff a mid-semester energy refresher via a free day of professional development on February 21. This free event is being offered via ZOOM by CESA 6 and promises to be fun and informative. Participants can attend as much or as little as they are able. Called “Spring into Success,” it’s open to [...]

There were widespread complaints among principals this week about the DPI web page crashing and working erratically. WCRIS brought this to DPI’s attention. The agency is aware of the glitches and claims they are fixed or being fixed. However, if you encounter problems that are insurmountable or endanger your school’s participation in a choice program, [...]

On Wednesday, the students at Pilgrim Lutheran School in Green Bay were excited to host a visit and receive a civics lesson from their very own Congressman, Mike Gallagher. Rep. Gallagher taught the students about the branches of government and answered all their questions. The students were engaged and eager to ask questions. After the [...]

Here’s how to obtain free, at-home rapid COVID-19 tests from the federal government: Ordering Process: Americans can order a test online now at COVIDTests.gov. To ensure broad access, the program will limit the number of tests sent to each residential address to four. Tests will usually ship within 7-12 days of ordering. Distribution and Delivery [...]