Wisconsin Evaluation Collaborative

How do we actively address and reduce antisemitism in our public high schools?

Our colleague Michal Avera Samuel and the Shalom Curriculum Project (SCP) housed here at WEC are exploring a powerful approach: highlighting the rich racial and ethnic diversity of the Jewish community.

Recently featured by the Jews of Color Initiative, SCP's new pilot study engages high school students in critical conversations about identity and assumptions. By showcasing the true multiracial reality of Jewish life, the project aims to equip students with a deeper understanding as they head into universities and the workforce.

We are incredibly proud of the SCP team for turning research into practical, community-centered tools to combat hate.

Read the full feature here: https://thejoci.org/newsletter/how-shalom-curriculum-project-is-rethinking-antisemitism-education/

June 25th is almost here! 🗓️

Who is joining WEC, WCER, and our partners to learn from Wisconsin's top educational leaders at the Creating a Culture of Excellence for All conference?

Let us know in the comments if you are attending, and register here if you haven't yet:

🔗 https://go.wisc.edu/9g8wm9

How do schools translate the goal of "continuous improvement" into actual, measurable results?

They learn from the leaders doing the work on the ground. We are proud to share that the Wisconsin Evaluation Collaborative and the Wisconsin Center for Education Research are once again partnering with AWSA, WASDA, and the CESA Statewide Network for the Creating a Culture of Excellence for All conference.

We are bringing together top Wisconsin school and district leaders to share the practical strategies and real-world results behind their success. If you are looking for actionable insights to take back to your own district, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Learn more and register here: https://go.wisc.edu/9g8wm9

WCER and the Wisconsin Evaluation Collaborative are pleased to once again partner with the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators, the Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators, and the CESA Statewide Network for the Creating a Culture of Excellence for All conference. Join us in Madison on June 25–26 for this collaborative event that showcases accomplished Wisconsin school and district leaders who will share their continuous-improvement journeys, practical strategies, and measurable results.

Register to attend at https://sites.google.com/awsa.org/culture-of-excellence/home

How do we solve the rural educator shortage? It starts with actionable, research-backed policy. 📝

Join our colleague Dr. Bradley Carl at the Rural Teacher Workforce Summit where he will share practical strategies for Wisconsin schools, including "grow your own" programs and paid student teaching.

A panel of rural superintendents and regional experts from Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois will also discuss how to turn these findings into everyday practice.

🗓️ Date: April 15 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Monona Terrace (In-person with lunch!) or via Livestream

Learn more and register to attend:
https://thompsoncenter.wisc.edu/event/rural-teacher-workforce-summit/

Read the foundational working papers here:
https://go.wisc.edu/201eyx
https://go.wisc.edu/eyh081