The allocations for the American Rescue Plan Emergency Assistance for Non-Public Schools (ARP EANS) or EANS II is now available. In Wisconsin, ARP EANS has 348 schools participating in the program. The highest amount awarded was $2.1 million to a Milwaukee school and the lowest amount awarded was $11,990 to a school in Sun Prairie. [...]
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Current Events
A library of WCRIS weekly E-letters that keeps you updated on issues of concern to private schools
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COVID: Schools Testing Program
January 20, 2022
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is promoting its School Testing Program. This program may help schools tackle the surge in the Omicron COVID variant. However, WCRIS principals have noted supply chain challenges around the School Testing program. Principals note that while the state is promoting the program, tests are not available. One principal [...]
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Learn more about Digital Safety for Students
January 20, 2022
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is hosting its annual Digital Forum on Prevention: Digital Ecosystems Student Security, Safety, and Well-Being. The digital event will discuss how to keep students safe online along with digital threat prevention tips for school leaders. You can learn more here.
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Build Back Better Blocked; Future Unknown
January 13, 2022
Before the congressional Christmas recess, the highly debated Build Back Better (BBB) COVID relief plan failed to move in the US senate. Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia (D) broke ranks and announced that he would not be backing the BBB. His announcement now makes the future of the bill uncertain. CAPE says the delay [...]
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CAPE Round-Up
January 13, 2022
The following news is from the Council for American Private Education’s (CAPE) most recent issue of Outlook. WCRIS is the official state chapter for CAPE. Oral Arguments Heard in Landmark Case The US Supreme Court, in December, heard oral arguments in the case Carson v Makin. It challenges anti-religious legislation that bars many private schools [...]
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Grant Opportunities for Schools
January 13, 2022
Leaders with Innovative New School Ideas The Drexel Fund is looking for Wisconsin school leaders who have successful and innovative school programs they want to grow or replicate. Anyone interested should attend an informational session on February 22 at 5 pm at the Center for Urban Teaching in Milwaukee. Information can be found here. Invent2Prevent [...]
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Court Rules for WI Private Schools in Busing Case
January 06, 2022
The New Year rang in with a victory in federal court for private schools over a question of the transportation attendance area rule in state law. It has long been held that a school of the same denomination as another local private school can not have the same attendance areas for busing. Meaning that a [...]
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WCRIS Spring Lunch & Learn Events
January 06, 2022
Thanks to principals’ feedback and positive responses to our Fall virtual workshops, WCRIS is excited to offer the following topics for our Spring semester Lunch & Learn series. These online sessions will last less than an hour. Attend any or all that you like: Special Needs Scholarship Program Overview | January 19 at 1:30 pm [...]
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Dept. Of Education Seeking School Ambassador Fellowship Applications
January 06, 2022
The US Department of Education (ED) is still accepting applications for the School Ambassador Fellowship Applications through January 14. Teachers who have made a great impact in their classroom and have demonstrated leadership qualities are encouraged to apply. Teacher fellows will work with ED to help improve education at a federal level. You can learn [...]
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Merry Christmas
December 17, 2021
It is hard to not dwell on the past and the struggles that many of you have faced over the past two years. That is why it is important to remember that this Christmas season is about hope and joy. WCRIS is hopeful for the new semester and looks forward to working with each of [...]
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