Describes the development and operation of a countywide purchasing cooperative composed of ten local government agencies in Washington County, Wisconsin. (JG)

Full-service schools are pushing traditional institutional boundaries by pioneering unique models of school, home, and community connections and serving as the hub for various cross- agency services. Diverse programs share several essential conditions: autonomy, leadership, effective governance structures, and a community emphasis. Three exemplary…

A Wisconsin school district has implemented four pillars of school safety: a strong link with 911 responders, a comprehensive staff education and training program, recognition of staff intuition or early warning power, and the empowerment of students as partners via the Ribbon of Promise National Campaign to End School Violence. (MLH)