News Briefs

DPI schedules teacher licensing meetings

Proposed changes in the way teachers are educated and licensed are up for public comment in October and November. DPI is proposing sweeping changes to teacher preparation and licensing requirements. The agency has scheduled public information and discussion sessions before final action on the recommendations. The meetings provide educators the opportunity to discuss and provide input. Meetings are set for: Oct. 14, Oshkosh; Oct. 16, Wausau; Oct. 20, Portage; Oct. 27, Milwaukee; Oct. 29, Platteville; Nov. 4, Eau Claire and Barron; Nov. 6, Madison; Nov. 10, La Crosse; and Nov. 12, Green Bay.

Study of global education set

Governor Thompson is creating a council to study making Wisconsin students competitive in the global marketplace. The council, headed by Kikkoman Foods executive Milton Neshek, will review all facets of international education in Wisconsin, including teacher and student exchange programs, enhancing relationships with the international alumni of Wisconsin colleges and universities, and using technology to link UW programs with programs throughout the world.

Teachers nominated for presidential awards

Twelve Wisconsin teachers are in the running for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching program this year. This year’s science finalists are Karl Beighley, Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary School, Hazel Green; Karen Mesmer, Baraboo Junior High School; Jeanne Radke, Schulte Elementary School, Sturtevant; Sharon Ryan, Rib Mountain Elementary School, Wausau; Larry Scheckel, Tomah Senior High School; and Donald Vincent, West High School, Madison. The mathematics finalists are Gail Alger, Wilson Middle School, Appleton; Paul Becher, Hadfield Elementary School, Waukesha; Louisa Havlik, Kegonsa Elementary School, Stoughton; Faye Hilgart, Blair-Taylor Middle School, Taylor; Connie Laughlin, Steffen Middle School, Mequon; and Kerri Wood, River Heights Elementary School, Menomonie.

Posted September 26, 1997