World citizens fill Shorewood Hills school

Madison's Shorewood Hills Elementary School is defined by one simple statement: "Where world citizens come to learn." Situated just west of the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus in an area where many UW faculty, staff and graduate students reside, the school boasts a student body that represents 51 countries and speaks 27 languages. Read more

Tax deduction for educators advances

The creation of a state tax deduction for educators who spend money out of their own pockets to purchase classroom supplies and materials is one step closer to becoming a reality. Read more

Report: no advantage found for vouchers

Students attending private schools through the Milwaukee voucher program are doing no better academically than students in Milwaukee Public Schools, according to a major new study. Read more

Action urged on educational disparities

The NEA has called on community members and political leaders to implement solid strategies that will end the education disparities that exist for far too many children in urban and rural schools across the country. Read more

Spotlight shines on Appleton teacher

Nancy Petit has devoted two decades to helping children overcome obstacles. As a speech and language pathologist, Petit works daily to pave the road to confidence for children.

This month, Petit joins other teachers and education support professionals from throughout the state in the OnWEAC Member Spotlight. Read more about Petit here.

Middleton to host international conference

The Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies (WCSS) and International Education (IEC) Annual Conference is March 31-April 1 in Middleton. The Keynote speaker is Greg Mortenson, who wrote "Three Cups of Tea," a book about an American building schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Educators' Bulletin Board



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WEAC Vice President Guy Costello reads to students Tuesday in Appleton as part of Read Across America.
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