Wisconsin School News

April 2015

The April 2015 issue of Wisconsin School News features school districts with manufacturing academies in their high schools where students gain experience in a real business located in the school. Another article examines changing demographics in Wisconsin and what they mean for public schools.

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Features

Building for the Future
Manufacturing academies are giving students real world experience, college credit, and high-tech manufacturing skills while still in high school
Shelby Anderson

School Board Leadership
Board members’ background, beliefs, training, and focus impact student achievement
Amber Northern & Dara Zeehandelaar

More Change Coming
Shifting demographics will impact economy, government, and education
Todd Berry

Keep Speaking Up for Education
Advocacy work continues as school leaders push to restore school funding
Dan Rossmiller

Departments and Columns

Viewpoint
Make Your Voice Heard
John H. Ashley

From the President 
Educating Hearts and Minds
Wanda Owens

Legal Comment
Employee Alcoholism under State and Federal Disability Law (Part 2)

Association News
Legal and Human Resource Conference recap

Service Associate Q&A
Chad Bathke of VJS Construction Services