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Dr. Kristi Cole, Chief Education Officer, shares perspectives, information and conversations from TLA.


Understanding the Role of the Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction
April 1 is election day in Wisconsin and this year the ballot will include both local and state races, including a race for the Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction. Wisconsin is the only state in the country that elects its superintendent but has no state board of education. It is an office defined in the Wisconsin constitution and essentially, the Superintendent reports directly to the voters. This is a non-partisan race. The key responsibility of the State Superi
Dr. Kristi Cole
Mar 11, 20252 min read


An Enrollment Refresher
It’s hard to believe, but the start of a new calendar year means the start of preparations for the next school year at The Lincoln Academy. We are busy re-enrolling current scholars for the 2025-2026 school year and preparing for our annual enrollment period for new scholars, which occurs in February each year. January feels like a great time of year for a refresher on how the enrollment process at TLA works. What is The Lincoln Academy? The Lincoln Academy is a 2x independe
Dr. Kristi Cole
Jan 20, 20253 min read


NJROTC and the USS Beloit: Unique Opportunities Make for Personal Connections & Experiences
This month, Dr. Cole has handed over the blog to offer an opportunity to highlight the NJROTC (Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps) program and its recent activities. If you’ve been to TLA, you’ve likely seen a scholar or two passing in the hallways wearing a military cadet uniform or NJROTC shirt. Maybe you’ve been to a local parade or veteran-related event and seen a young color guard or young people in uniform volunteering? If so, you’ve likely run into the TLA NJ
Dr. Kristi Cole
Dec 18, 20243 min read
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