AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTeacher Retention Pressure: Wisconsin Superintendent Jill Underly is sounding the alarm after new data shows only 52.6% of new teachers stay in the classroom by their eighth year, with special education even lower at 43.2%, pushing for faster recruitment and stronger support. Public Safety Grants: The We Energies Foundation is boosting its Rewarding Responders Grant to $150,000 (from $100,000) to help Wisconsin and Upper Peninsula agencies buy lifesaving equipment or training. Wildlife Rescue in Wisconsin: A marabou stork—likely escaped from captivity—has been captured in northeast Wisconsin and is now in quarantine at Safari Lake Geneva. Wildfire Risk Across the Region: A red flag warning covers 54 Minnesota counties, with conditions that can spread fast—an air-safety reminder for Wisconsin residents too. Local Health Education: Carroll University won a $2 million state grant to expand its College of Health Sciences building, aiming to grow hands-on training for in-demand roles. Milwaukee Peace Week: City leaders kicked off the fourth annual MKE Peace Week, focusing on prevention, connection, and student mentoring to reduce gun violence.
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