Wisconsin School News

October 2014

The October 2014 issue of Wisconsin School News highlights school-business partnerships from the 2014 WASB Business Honor Roll. Other articles address building relationships with legislators, referendum advice, and a look at a community schools model at work in Sun Prairie.

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Features

Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Public Education
WASB Business Honor Roll highlights successful partnerships between buisnesses and school districts
Shelby Anderson

Community Schools
Collaborating for student success
Mary Ellen Havel-Lang

Starting the Conversation
Steps and strategies to connect with your state representatives
Terrence Falk

Walker v. Burke
We ask the candidates for governor to share their perspectives on education

Advice from Referendum Professionals
Referendum prep 101
Compiled by Roger Price

Departments and Columns

Viewpoint
Let’s Expand Their Horizons
John H. Ashley

Convention
A Look at the Keynote Speakers for the 94th State Education Convention

From the President
A Renewed Focus
Mike Blecha

Legislative Update
Prepare for the 2015-17 Budget Debate

Legal Comment
Providing Equal Opportunities to Students with Disabilities in Extracurricular Athletics

Service Associate Q&A
Ryan Barbieri of Willis of Wisconsin