Wisconsin School News

December 2015

The December 2015 issue of Wisconsin School News features the Three Lakes School District’s Fab Lab, a governance article by two Wisconsin researchers, and a commentary on Wisconsin’s school finance system from two school district administrators.

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Features

Unlimited Potential
The Three Lakes Fab Lab is empowering students, developing critical thinkers and has the potential to boost the local economy
Shelby Anderson

Governance and Student Achievement
An evidence-based approach to improving achievement by improving governance
Michael R . Ford and Douglas M. Ihrke

Measuring a Board’s Strengths and Weaknesses
New board development tool aims to unite boards and improve efficiencies
Sue Peterson

Moving in the Wrong Direction
Wisconsin’s public school funding system is broken and getting worse
Tony Klaubauf and Peter Ross

Supporting Latino Students
A multifaceted approach to eliminating the achievement gap for Latino students
Luis Cruz

Departments and Columns

Viewpoint
A Vision for Public Education
John H. Ashley

Member Recognition
2015 Level 5 School Board Members

Association News
WASB Fall Event Recaps

Legislative Update
It’s Mandate Season in Madison 

Legal Comment
Update on Seclusion and Physical Restraint

Service Associate Q&A
Risk Management – M3 Insurance