May 2025 Wisconsin School News

Our May 2025 Wisconsin School News issue addresses chronic absenteeism. It provides a complete overview of chronic absenteeism statistics in Wisconsin, state laws regarding attendance, ways legislators and school districts around the nation and Wisconsin are combating it and additional strategies schools can implement. Readers will also hear from legislators who participated in the legislative panel at the WASB Day at the Capitol, offering insights into the state budget process and school funding. You’ll also hear comments from Day at the Capitol attendees about issues they’re advocating for and why they believe in public education. This issue also features the 2025 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year discussing leadership, staff mental health and more. Additionally, readers can learn the crucial role of civics education in K-12 schools and ways the Shorewood School District is using it to prepare students for lifelong success. 

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