Wisconsin School News

January/February 2014

The January/February 2014 issue of Wisconsin School News takes a look at the benefits of strong music education programs, global learning at Green Lake, technology and engineering in Brillion and much more.

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Features

Finding Their Rhythm
Music educators and researchers emphasize the importance of music in our schools
Shelby Anderson and Peggy Hill-Breunig

Putting a Global Twist on Learning
The Green Lake School District and other have bought into a program that promotes international learning, would it work for your district?
Shelby Anderson

The Sky is the Limit
Partnership supports integrated technology and engineering program in Brillion
Shelby Anderson

Saving Students
New tool from DPI helps schools identify students at risk of dropping out
Gregg Curtis

10 Good Things About Public Education
Sure, our schools need to be better, but there is much to be proud of…
Patte Barth

Departments and Columns

Viewpoint
Protecting Our Students
John H. Ashley

Legislative Update
Common Core, Uncommon Controversy

Service Associate Q&A
Mike Mrdjenovich, Maritime Insurance

Legal Comment
Effects of Decertification of the Exclusive Bargaining Representative