Wisconsin School News

October 2015

The October 2015 issue of Wisconsin School News features a couple exemplary school-business partnerships featured on the 2015 WASB Business Honor Roll. Other articles discuss social media myths, how poverty affects brain development, and successfully navigating the RFP process.
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Features

Partners for Education
Schools and businesses work together to strengthen public education and offer more opportunities to students
Shelby Anderson

Six Social Media Myths
Myths that silence your school’s voice
Andrea Gribble

Severe Poverty Affects Brain Development
Early interventions, such as preschool, are effective and have the potential to change lives
Guy Boulton

Successfully Navigating the RFP Process
Investing time in the RFP will make the whole process go smoother
Jody Andres

Departments and Columns

Viewpoint
Celebrating School Boards
John H. Ashley

Convention 2016
Educating Hearts and Minds – A look at the keynote speakers for the 95th State Education Convention

From the President
Q&A with WASB President Wanda Owens

Association News
Upcoming Events – WASB/WSAA Employment & School Law Seminar; Legislative Advocacy Conference

Legislative Update  
Assembly Update: GOP K-12 Education Policy Development Efforts

Legal Comment
District Public Forum Policies and Practices

Service Associate Q&A
John Dirkse, Community Insurance Corporation