If you haven’t already, consider inviting your local legislators to visit your school. It helps them understand how private K-12 schools contribute to the state’s educational infrastructure. Then, when efforts to regulate private K-12 schools come along, they are more likely to consider the impact through the lens of a real school in their district. [...]
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Current Events
A library of WCRIS weekly E-letters that keeps you updated on issues of concern to private schools
83 Results found for category: Updates
A Busy Day for Parental Choice in Education
February 28, 2019
When Gov. Evers announces his state budget proposal tonight, which includes a freeze on enrollment in the Wisconsin Parental Choice Programs, he will be greeted at the Capitol by a throng of students and parents from around the state rallying to show support for educational freedom. It’s just the beginning of Choice supporters’ efforts to [...]
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Surplus School Safety Funds Sparks Debate
July 13, 2018
The DOJ has announced that funds still remain for School Safety Grants. WCRIS is working with the DOJ and lawmakers to identify ways to help private schools benefit from this program because many private schools did not apply. State Superintendent Tony Evers says the money should be used to provide mental health education and training [...]
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Your Voice Needed: Speak out for Equitable Private School Student Busing, School Security Grants, and Parental Choice Programs
March 14, 2018
The Legislature has assembled a Blue Ribbon Commission on School Funding to help address school finance in the future. The Commission’s recommendations would most likely be provided in time to shape the state’s 2019-2021 budget, which will be introduced next February. School transportation funding and parental choice are two hot topics, among many other components of state [...]
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21st Century Community Learning Center Grant Applications Now Open
November 29, 2017
The application period for the 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) grants is now open. Private schools and faith-based organizations are eligible to apply. The CCLC grants are used to open community learning centers that provide students, their families and the community with after school enrichment programs. These centers are charged with supporting student learning [...]
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2018 Kohl Award Update
November 21, 2017
UPDATE NOVEMBER 21st: The Kohl Foundation website is fixed and allowing access to all applications. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience. Because access to applications was unavailable last week, the DUE DATE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS – Teacher Fellowship, Principal Leadership and Student Excellence HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 1, 2017. All [...]
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Title IV, Part A Receives Funding
October 05, 2017
The ESSA includes a new title program, Title IV, Part A, which was previously named “21st Century Scholars,” and is now called “Student Support and Academic Achievement (SSAE) Grants.” Until recently, this title program did not have appropriations and therefore was “grayed out” on the private school consultation form sent out by the DPI in [...]
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New WCRIS School Programs Coordinator Helps Member Schools Navigate Choice
September 07, 2017
School administrators don’t always have the extra time it takes to investigate new programs that may benefit their schools or the ability to easily step into the process necessary to participate. WCRIS recognized this problem and wants to help your school take advantage of every opportunity available. Laura Sumner-Coon has joined the WCRIS staff as [...]
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Post-Event Resources Now Available
September 02, 2017
Thank you for attending the Nov. 15 Choice Accountability Workshop. We hope you enjoyed your experience. Below you will find post-workshop resources. All titles in red text are links to presentations for download. Session #1 What’s New in the Choice Programs? Private School Choice Programs Updates and Reminders | Tricia Collins, Director of School Management Services Team, [...]
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DPI Talent Development Survey for Educators
August 31, 2017
By state law, WCRIS has a representative on the DPI’s Professional Standards Council, which gives the State Superintendent recommendations and input on state teacher licensure. The WCRIS representative ensures private school teachers’ interests are included in these discussions. The DPI, through the Professional Standards Council, is conducting a survey to collect information on developing more [...]
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