The Department of Health Services definition of close contact can be found in its guidelines on preventing, investigating and controlling Covid-19 in schools: “Close contact has occurred if any of the following situations happened while an individual (student, teacher, or staff person) spent time with the person with a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19, [...]
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GEER and ESSER Funds Update
October 22, 2020
The DPI released the ESSER reserve funds that were held during the dispute over the funding formula. The private school ESSER allocation is based off of the Title I low-income formula. GEER Funds are now available in WISEdata for school districts to use. Private schools located within the district that are receiving GEER funds are [...]
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Special Education Issues: DPI Updates FAQ
October 22, 2020
There are four recent updates to the DPI’s COVID-19 Special Education Question and Answer Document: There is a clarification that the use of the I-10 form cannot take the place of an annual IEP team meeting [see section H1 of the document]. There are three new questions discussing the use of the I-10 form for [...]
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Private Schools: Securing the Future of America
October 22, 2020
A new study “The Protestant Family Ethic: What Do Protestant, Catholic, Private, and Public Schooling Have to Do with Marriage, Divorce, and Non-marital Childbearing?” explores how the kinds of schools that children attend affect their future.
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Mask Wars Continue
October 15, 2020
Governor Evers is asking state residents to contact their legislators and ask them to weigh in on his COVID-19 response and prevention efforts. In a briefing earlier this week, Gov. Evers called on Wisconsinites to contact their legislators and give lawmakers input on the state’s pandemic response. Wisconsin Republicans have said they will come in [...]
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When to Quarantine
October 15, 2020
Question: There are different policies about when and for how long students should go home when either displaying COVID-19 symptoms or exposure to a COVID positive person. What guidance should I follow? Answer: It is recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), that [...]
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Pandemic Expert Gives Advice to Schools
October 15, 2020
There’s a wide range of “best-practices” on how to deal with COVID in your school. Unfortunately, some of these practices appear to conflict with the recommendations of health authorities. The confusion over best practices was born, not from the negligence of school leaders, but from the rapidly changing environment of COVID-19. Dr. Mario Ramirez, an [...]
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Kohl Awards: Teacher and Principal Nominations End Oct. 13
October 08, 2020
Hurry now to nominate an excellent teacher or principal for the Herb Kohl Awards. They can only apply if they are nominated. This is a great way to recognize a teacher and or principal you feel is exceptional in the school community. Anyone can nominate, including students and members of the public. Winning teachers and [...]
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Warning on Cleaning Solutions
October 08, 2020
A warning from Church Mutual, which insures many of our private schools: “Due to the onset of COVID-19 and subsequent guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), organizations are using more chemical cleaners and disinfectants than ever before. Unfortunately, this has given rise to more accidents including severe chemical burns.” “Making [...]
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Drawing Contest
October 08, 2020
Our friends a Hispanics for School Choice are hosting a drawing contest for students. This year’s theme is La Piñata. “Tradition says that breaking the piñata symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. One thing is a fact, Piñatas are colorful, beautiful and fun, enjoyed by children and adults alike, a true representation of joy [...]
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