Earlier today at a meeting attended by WCRIS staff, the legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) approved the first, shorter list of recommended curricula eligible for up to 50% reimbursement under 2023 Wisconsin Act 20 (“Act 20”). The now-approved list was submitted by the Wisconsin Early Literacy Curriculum Council, made up of individuals appointed by [...]
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Understanding Students’ Transportation Rights
March 07, 2024
If you have students that need busing to your school by your public school district, you must submit a map of your school’s attendance area to your local school board(s) by April 1. To help you understand the requirements of private and public schools, watch this on-demand webinar from WCRIS staff. Then, register for our member-exclusive Transportation Q&A Session on [...]
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Lawmaker Visits WCRIS School
March 07, 2024
This week, Saint Peter Lutheran School in Appleton hosted an educational visit with Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart, pictured above), who represents the school’s district. Rep. Goeben was greeted by elementary students, took a tour of the school and taught a civics lesson to the middle-schoolers. The school’s students and staff did a fantastic job of [...]
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Another Statewide EANS Pool Coming Soon
March 07, 2024
The DPI and CESA 6 are opening applications for another statewide pool for the remaining dollars from the pandemic’s second-round of Emergency Assistance for Non-public Schools (ARP EANS). The application process begins on April 15 and will be similar to previous pool applications. But there are a few key restrictions, according to the DPI: Requests [...]
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Job Opening: Headmaster at St. John Paul II Classical School and Chesterton Academy
March 07, 2024
WCRIS member Saint John Paul II Classical School and Chesterton Academy is hiring! See an excerpt of the job posting below: Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) is looking for a Headmaster for St. John Paul II Classical School and Chesterton Academy in Green Bay, Wis. The Headmaster is the spiritual, educational and administrative leader of the [...]
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New Choice Residency Documents Ruling
March 07, 2024
A circuit court recently ruled that the DPI overstepped its authority by mandating certain residency verification policies for the choice programs, commonly coined the “perfection rule.” The court found that the DPI didn’t go through the appropriate rule-making process for these requirements. The decision was the outcome of a lawsuit filed by WCRIS allies, the [...]
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WCRIS Gets Answer on Title Funds for Literacy Training
February 29, 2024
Choice schools may be able to use Title funds for science-based literacy professional development, according to an answer shared with WCRIS by the DPI. The department’s Act 20 FAQ states that public schools may not use Title funds for specific literacy professional development required by 2023 Wisconsin Act 20. It was unclear if choice schools [...]
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Lunch & Learn Recording: Thrifty Business
February 29, 2024
Thank you to those who attended yesterday’s Lunch & Learn webinar, Thrifty Business: Money-saving Programs for Private Schools! If you missed it, you can find the recording and resources on our website here. Have an idea for a Lunch & Learn webinar? Send it here! Watch the Recording
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Job Openings: Teaching Positions at Ozaukee Christian School
February 29, 2024
WCRIS member Ozaukee Christian School is hiring! See details below: Ozaukee Christian School is looking to fill the following positions for the 2024-25 school year: Fourth grade classroom teacher (full-time); Fifth grade classroom teacher (full-time); Middle school ELA teacher (part-time); K-8 music teacher (part-time). Ozaukee Christian School is a non-denominational school located in West Bend, Wis., serving [...]
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CAPE: Share the Benefits of Private Education
February 29, 2024
The Council for American Private Education (CAPE) is looking for individuals (parents, principals, teachers) willing to record a simple 30-45 second video about the benefits of private education for its social media channels. CAPE can provide a script or recorders can share their experiences organically. If you’re interested, please reach out to WCRIS. This project is part [...]
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