Wisconsin Education NewsApril 25, 2025A daily update of education news and events that are taking place around Wisconsin. News: State Superintendent Underly Statement on Court Decision Regarding Trump Administration Attempt To Withhold Federal Funding South Milwaukee fourth graders plant trees for Arbor Day SOUTH MILWAUKEE, Wis. — All South Milwaukee School District fourth graders will have the opportunity to plant trees Friday in celebration of Arbor Day. Angela Woyak, a Rib Lake native who is currently serving as an elementary school principal in Wyoming, has been been chosen as the next superintendent of the Marathon School District. Business services director resigns at School District of Beloit BELOIT — Robert Chady, who served as the School District of Beloit’s executive director of business services, has resigned. Number of students experiencing homelessness climbs in Eau Claire Area School District EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - The number of homeless students across the Badger State are trending up. In Eau Claire, more than 300 students are homeless this year. Several Wisconsin school districts comply with Trump administration’s DEI demands Despite state education leaders’ opposition, several Wisconsin school districts plan to submit, or are considering submitting, documents to the Trump administration certifying the elimination of diversity, equity and inclusion programs. This week, school boards in Watertown, Kettle Moraine, Johnson Creek, Hartland-Lakeside and Arrowhead held special meetings to discuss the certification. School district looks to build onsite medical clinic The Verona Area School District (VASD) is checking off boxes to build an onsite medical clinic for employees and their families. During a Monday, April 21 Board of Education meeting, Deputy Superintendent Chad Wiese and Director of Human Resources Rachelle Hady discussed the possibility of building an onsite health clinic, a benefit that is now available through the district’s new insurance plan. Student homelessness continues to rise in Wisconsin, report finds WISCONSIN — Student homelessness in Wisconsin reached a new high in the 2023-24 school year, according to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum. There were a total of 20,195 students in Wisconsin public schools who were identified as homeless during that year, a 9.1% increase from the previous year. It was also the highest number since 2019. Raymond School faces cuts after failed referendum, Dean of Students Rebecca Brockman resigns RAYMOND, WI—The effects of the failed operational referendum are beginning at Raymond School. As the district begins to confront the financial consequences, a wave of staff resignations has signaled the beginning of difficult changes. Meadow View Elementary principal honored with Herb Kohl Leadership Award OCONOMOWOC — The leadership of Meadow View Elementary School Principal Jason Schreiber has been recognized by the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation with one of its 2025 Principal Leadership Awards. Rib Lake reduces insurance increase with change Employees in Rib Lake Schools will see insurance changes in the coming year. At the April 16 meeting, school board members voted to make the switch from Aspirus to Security Health Plan. New principal hired for Janesville’s Lincoln Elementary School The School District of Janesville hires a new elementary school leader. The school board approved a district recommendation to hire Rachel Bynum as the next principal at Lincoln Elementary School. Stratford K-12 approves raises for staff The Stratford Board of Education voted last Wednesday to approve a 2 percent raise with a 1.5 percent stipend for certified teachers, along with a $2-per-hour raise for support staff The board also increased the hourly pay for paraprofessionals to $17.50, with substitute paraprofessionals to make $16 per hour. The pay rate was lifted to $135 per day for substitute teachers, and to $230 per day for long-term subs. Edgar K-12 hit with 12.5% insurance hike The Edgar Board of Education learned last Wednesday that the district will see the highest increase in health insurance costs next year – 12.5 percent – among the six school districts in its insurance consortium. Health coverage timeline: School board discussion becomes heated ANTIGO — Several people spoke out about the School District of Antigo’s health insurance coverage timeline during a school board meeting Monday night. Antigo School Board approves math resources, professional development ANTIGO — The Antigo School Board approved the purchase of Illustrative Math resources for grades K-5 during Monday night’s meeting. School District of Waukesha information session held regarding ‘Optimizing Our Future’ WAUKESHA — The School District of Waukesha held an information session on Tuesday regarding its goal to reduce building capacity by 10% to 15% to be in line with the current enrollment trends. As of Tuesday, there were no specific buildings highlighted that were in danger of closing. Oshkosh school district offers keepsake bricks from former Merrill school building OSHKOSH – Free keepsake bricks from the former Merrill Elementary and Middle School building in Oshkosh will be given away to community members May 6 and 7. "I have no regrets" — Gov. Evers comments on controversial 400-year education veto GREEN BAY, Wis. — In a WTMJ exclusive interview, Governor Tony Evers made his first public comment on a controversial education veto since the Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld it last week. Wisconsin’s Afternoon News host John Mercure caught up with Gov. Evers at the NFL Draft in Green Bay on Thursday: Sevastopol Students Turn Trash Into Treasure Sevastopol School welcomed the public to its third-annual Fine Arts Night on April 14. More than 1,151 unique aquatic-themed art pieces were created by 4K through fifth-grade students alone. Fine Arts Night also showcased a middle and high school art show, Sevastopol Destination Imagination team instant challenges, student musical performances, and a gifted and talented program art display. MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today issued a statement following two federal court rulings that limit the Trump administration’s ability to withhold critical school funding over an unclear certification form and process. Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s push to end DEI in K-12 public schools CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday blocked Trump administration directives that threatened to cut federal funding for public schools with diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Greased lightnin': Local high school students tested on automotive skills PEWAUKEE — High school students put their automotive skills to the test through a combination of written and hands-on challenges, including diagnostics, safety inspections, brake measuring and more. Students participated in the activity at Waukesha County Technical College on April 18. MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A new laundry room, an expansive selection of clothes and a set of new computers are some of the tools a youth organization hopes will help stop youth homelessness from continuing to rise in Wisconsin.
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