Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction maintains a page that provides an overview about the state biennial budget and it's structured development and approval process. In the fall of even-numbered years, state agencies submit budget requests to the governor. Using those requests, the governor prepares and announces the executive budget - typically around February of … [Read more...] about 2025-27 Wisconsin Biennial Budget
State Superintendent Dr. Underly Condemns Budget That Fails Wisconsin Students, Educators, Public Schools
State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly issued a statement on June 13, 2025 in response to GOP lawmakers on the Joint Committee on Finance approving a budget motion that once again fails Wisconsin’s students, educators, and public schools. >>Read full statement … [Read more...] about State Superintendent Dr. Underly Condemns Budget That Fails Wisconsin Students, Educators, Public Schools
2025 Tariff Impacts on K-12 Music Education
In early 2025, the Trump administration enacted a series of sweeping tariffs designed to recalibrate U.S. trade relationships and stimulate domestic manufacturing. While positioned as an economic safeguard, these tariffs are having a direct and measurable impact on K-12 schools, especially in the performing arts. Laurie Fellenz, Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) … [Read more...] about 2025 Tariff Impacts on K-12 Music Education
WI Dept of Public Instruction – Tracking Federal Funding: The Effect on Wisconsin
Federal funding is essential to support the diverse needs of Wisconsin's students, schools and libraries. These resources provide vital assistance for: students with disabilities, economically disadvantaged families, youth mental health programs, English language learners and efforts to reduce class sizes. In addition to detailed lists of federal program and funding cuts, … [Read more...] about WI Dept of Public Instruction – Tracking Federal Funding: The Effect on Wisconsin
NAMM Foundation Best Communities for Music Education Award
Congratulations to the 37 Wisconsin districts recently honored with the nation's Best Communities for Music Education distinction. The National Association for Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation award program recognizes and celebrates outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded … [Read more...] about NAMM Foundation Best Communities for Music Education Award