Wisconsin School News

December 2017

The December 2017 issue of Wisconsin School News features performing arts programs from three Wisconsin school districts: Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau, Chilton, and Baldwin-Woodville. Kenneth Welty, a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, shares strategies and ideas to successfully operate a Fab Lab in a school setting. Linda Darling-Hammond and Marc Tucker report on findings from a recent, in-depth study that examined successful education systems from around the world.

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Features

Small But Mighty
How small school districts are finding big success in the performing arts
Nancy Rogers & Shelby Anderson

Tapping the Potential of Fab Labs
Teachers discover that “keeping it simple” can lead to big breakthroughs
Kenneth Welty

Redefining Service
How to pursue and sustain a life and career of excellence on your personal life’s stage
Alton Fitzgerald White

Empower Our Teachers
If you want a world-class education system, then empower our teachers
Linda Darling-Hammond & Marc Tucker

Student Survey Designed to Gather Co-Curricular Interest
Survey helps ensure districts are in Title IX compliance
Sue Peterson

Boosting Employee Wellness
Engagement in wellness program lowers health claims costs and improves work productivity

Departments and Columns

Viewpoint
Addressing Education’s Biggest Challenge
John Ashley

Capitol Watch
Board of Directors Sets WASB’s Legislative Agenda
Dan Rossmiller and Chris Kulow

Association News
Fall Events Recap: Advocacy, School Law and More

Member Recognition
Congratulations to Our School Leaders Who Reached Level 5 of the WASB Member Recognition Program

Legal Comment
Retention and Disclosure of Electronic Communications

Service Associate Q&A
Nicholas Kent, Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP