The Wisconsin K-12 Tuition Tax Deduction was preserved in law by the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) today. In an 11 to 4 vote, the JFC removed from Governor Evers’ proposed state budget a plan to eliminate the tax deduction. The JFC also saved the Choice programs from Gov. Evers’ cuts. The Committee’s actions mean the [...]
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Getting Special Ed Services for Your Students
May 09, 2019
Here’s what WCRIS principals need to know to get services for your students, as planning for the next school year begins. There are two programs to help Wisconsin students with special needs. First, there is the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Public school districts have an obligation under the IDEA to locate, identify [...]
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Student Information for busing due May 15
May 08, 2019
State law requires private schools to notify each public school board within your school’s attendance area of the names, grade levels and locations of all pupils eligible to receive transportation in the coming school year. If you do not meet the deadline, your students can be denied busing. In order to accommodate students that may [...]
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Learn How to Fly a Drone and More!
May 07, 2019
Creighton University is hosting summer professional development for teachers both in person and online. Teachers can take to the sky in drone aviation class or try “Happiness in the Workplace”, where you will learn how to improve your resiliency and well-being. Online, you can learn about the power of restorative justice and the importance of [...]
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Action Needed: Congress to Act on Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
May 01, 2019
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on H.R. 5, the so-called “Equality” Act, as early as next week. It adds “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the definition of sex in federal law, without providing any religious exemptions. The Act presents a serious threat to the freedom of Church ministries, such as [...]
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Old Strip Club to House Christian School
April 25, 2019
In a story worthy of the Easter season, we see another example of the grace flowing from WCRIS schools to transform our society and culture, and to raise children with strong values and character. Ozaukee Christian School has purchased an old strip club in Trenton township, Washington County, to house their growing school population. The [...]
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Legislature Schedules Roadshow on Gov’s Proposed Budget
March 28, 2019
The State Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance will hold four public hearings on the Governor’s 2019-21 proposed Biennial Budget (Assembly Bill 56/Senate Bill 59). While the legislature has signaled it will not pass the Governor’s budget nor work off of many of its base numbers, Legislators are taking input from the public on the proposal. [...]
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Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week
March 25, 2019
Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week starts April 8 and goes through April 12. During this week, the National Weather Service (NWS) will host a mock Tornado drill. The drill will begin with a tornado watch issued at 1 pm on Thursday, April 11. Next, the NWS will issue a tornado warning at 1:45 pm. [...]
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Announcing the 2019 Kohl Award Winners
February 27, 2019
The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation has announced the 46 private school winners of $496,000 in Principal, Teacher and Student awards to WCRIS schools. These winners were selected from a competitive field of applicants from across the state and represent the best and brightest in private K-12 schools. Fourteen Teacher Fellowship award recipients each receive $6,000 [...]
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Gov. Evers Reveals Budget Proposals on Choice
February 25, 2019
The Governor is scheduled to issue his proposed 2019-21 state budget Thursday. In the last few weeks, Gov. Evers has told the state’s media he won’t phase out the Choice program. But, he revealed in a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story today how he plans to control the Choice programs. This has prompted many questions from [...]
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