Wisconsin School News

May 2012

The May issue of Wisconsin School News features collaborative work between the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and area school districts. Other features take a look at merit pay for teachers and career academies at the New London School District.

Features

Working Together: Higher Education and PK-12
Public universities and K-12 schools collaborate to give students needed skills
Alex Hummel

Getting Ready for the Future Now
New London’s career academies are giving students an in-depth look at real-world careers
Anne Davis

Can Merit Pay Work?
Hartland/Lakeside School District thinks so and plans to reward teachers based on collaboration and growth
Glenn Schilling

Sharing Resources, Serving Educators, Supporting Students
How the newly formed CESA Statewide Network is supporting school districts
Dorreen Dembski

Departments and Columns

Viewpoint
Engage, Connect, Build
John Ashley

Legal Comment
Background Checks of School District Employees and Volunteers

Association News
Legal and Human Resources Conferences address law changes affecting districts

Governance Matters
Turning Conflict into Opportunity
Cheryl Stinski