This week over 200 years ago, U.S. President John Adams allocated $5,000 for books for the U.S. Congress, establishing the Library of Congress. It now houses over 173 million volumes. One of them is Euclid’s “Elements.” The math textbook is second only to the Bible in the number of editions published (over one thousand) since its [...]
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A library of WCRIS weekly E-letters that keeps you updated on issues of concern to private schools
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Air, Air Everywhere Poetry Contest
April 20, 2023
Third, fourth and fifth grade students are encouraged to write poems and riddles for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Air, Air Everywhere Poetry Contest. The DNR is hosting the contest in recognition of Clean Air Month in May. Use this teacher’s guide, featuring 10 student activities, to talk about Wisconsin’s air quality next month. Contest [...]
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Congratulations WCRIS Kohl Awardees!
April 13, 2023
Principals, teachers and students from over 20 WCRIS member schools were recently recognized with a 2023 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation award. Teachers and principals will be presented with a $6,000 award for their dedication to students and work in and outside of the classroom. Student awardees will receive a $10,000 scholarship for their academic achievement [...]
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Media Relations 101
April 05, 2023
WCRIS schools have recently received an influx of media inquiries as K-12 education is a headlining topic this legislative session. Some of these questions have challenged our schools’ beliefs and values. In response, WCRIS created a one-page “Media Relations 101” guide to help members confidently navigate media inquiries. You can find it in our website’s Membership [...]
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Get Out and Vote!
March 30, 2023
The Wisconsin Supreme Court and local elections are this Tuesday, April 4. WCRIS urges you to show up to the polls to vote for Wisconsin’s next elected officials. Preview your ballot and find your polling place here.
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Thank You, Sponsors!
February 23, 2023
WCRIS would like to welcome two new sponsors in 2023. Because of their generosity, your membership dues stay low and member benefits such as our Lunch & Learn webinar series stay free. WCRIS annual dues are about half the cost of other organizations while we engage on a broader range of issues. Amplify Education Amplify is [...]
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Nominations for Christian Teacher of the Year
February 23, 2023
The Herzog Foundation, a national organization that promotes K-12 Christian education, asked WCRIS to share its 2023 Christian Teacher of the Year Awards. Twelve exemplary Christian teachers from around the country will be selected as awardees and will receive a monetary prize and a free trip to Washington, D.C. to accept their award. Nominations are due [...]
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First Place Winner Hails from WCRIS School
February 09, 2023
High- and middle-schoolers across the state captured the importance of the First Amendment in the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation’s (WNA) Civics Games writing and cartoon contest. Kenyon Hill, a seventh grader from Kenosha’s Saint Joseph Catholic Academy, won first place with a “letter to the editor” in the middle school division. Winners received cash prizes, certificates and the [...]
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Immunization Updates
February 02, 2023
NOTE: As of March 9, 2023, some of the changes named below were suspended by the Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) will provide further guidance as quickly as possible. Stay tuned to Current Events for updates. Student immunization requirements are changing for the 2023-24 school [...]
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State Survey: Serving Children with Special Needs
February 02, 2023
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has also asked WCRIS to share a short survey for professionals working with children with special needs. DHS says your response will help them improve the resources and support available to you and your students’ families. The survey should only take 5-10 minutes to complete, according to DHS. The department [...]
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