Wisconsin Education NewsJuly 30, 2026A daily update of education news and events that are taking place around Wisconsin. Launching Academy Begins in August- Register today! G-E-T School District seeks voter approval for $44.755 million capital referendum The Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau (G-E-T) School District is asking voters to approve a $44.755 million capital referendum on the August 11 ballot. Uppena hits the ground running as new superintendent Though many may still be enjoying that summer vacation feeling, new North Crawford School District superintendent Scott Uppena has hit the ground running. From a move to relocate to the area, to continuing to prepare next year’s budget and for the return of students, to assessing lightning strike damage to the school’s electronics, Uppena has plenty on his plate. CF school board to pursue an April 2027 referendum The Chippewa Falls School Board is planning to go to a referendum next April, with the current three-year, $7.5 million referendum is set to expire. Tax burden among the concerns aired at Sun Prairie school district budget hearing Questions regarding various topics related to school financing were asked during Monday’s Sun Prairie School District public hearing on the preliminary 2026-27 budget. Summer educational program inspires STEM interest in Rhinelander students For most students, summer is a time for fun, but that doesn’t mean they have to put a pause on learning. Eagle River Elementary School offers free summer camp for local students Eagle River Elementary School is in the midst of hosting a free three-week summer school. Teachers organize school supply drive for Menasha students after tornado Teachers in the Menasha Joint School District have organized a school supply drive for students and staff in the wake of a tornado that damaged school buildings in the area, including Calder Stadium, weeks before the start of the school year. Neillsville School Board Approves the District's Strategic Plan The Neillsville School Board approved the District’s Strategic Plan at their meeting on Monday. Poynette Schools come out on top amid discouraging state budgeting reports While many school districts are seeing massive cuts to state aid in the proposed budget, Poynette has seemingly dodged a bullet in the alignment and timing of their own funding. SPASH to implement AI training after receiving major grant The Sentry Insurance Foundation has awarded $1.5 million to several schools in Portage County to implement new and developing technology. Wisconsin appeals court overturns 2024 Act 10 decision The Wisconsin Appeals Court overturned a lower court's ruling and says Act 10 should stand. Support for cellphone bans in schools reaches new high, survey finds Support for cellphone bans in schools is growing, with more Americans than ever backing restrictions on student phone use, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.
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