Wisconsin Education News
September 23, 2026
A daily update of education news and events that are taking place around Wisconsin.
Panel calls Madison schools critical for community's growth, workforce
What does the Madison school district need to ensure students, staff, the local workforce and the broader community are all thriving 10 years from now?
Starbuck students bring Racine composting program to school lunch periods
Students at Starbuck Elementary School in Racine are the first in the Racine Unified School District to be composting their lunch scraps.
Even Start welcome night for family education Oct. 13
Want to strengthen your English skills while building connections and learning alongside your child? Come discover what KUSD’s Even Start Program has to offer.
Middleton-Cross Plains District residents vote to change school board seat layout
Since 1963, nine Middleton -Cross Plains school board seats have been designated to specific areas in the district – limiting who can run for each seat.
'He gets to be included': Howard-Suamico joins Adaptive Sports League for the first time
At Bay Port High School on Tuesday night, the Howard-Suamico School District hosted its first ever Adaptive Sports League soccer game - giving students with differing abilities a chance to play on the big stage.
Janesville school district names next superintendent
The School District of Janesville has named Dr. Allison DeGraaf as its next superintendent, effective with the 2027-28 school year.
ECASD asking for public input on enrollment as elementary classes continue to shrink
Still dealing with declining enrollment, the Eau Claire Area School District wants to hear from you. A community survey is out now and they’re awaiting vital input on their options. Less and less elementary students are coming into the district. That’s a statewide trend. Superintendent Mike Johnson says when you lose students, you have to reduce your staff.
Algoma School District adds $11,000 for fuel as diesel hits $6.61
The record high cost of diesel fuel continues to be a burden on industry in Wisconsin. It's now trickled down to school districts.
Little Chute adds crosswalk beacons, adjusts routes for student safety
Little Chute is making several changes this school year to help students cross busy roads more safely, including new flashing beacons installed at key intersections. Some parents say the changes are not enough.
Verona Area School District School board OKs 2026-27 budget
At the annual budget meeting on Monday, Sept. 21, the Verona Area School District Board of Education electors approved a 2026-27 tax levy of $87,327,573 and a mill rate of $10.66 per $1,000 of assessed value.
Wisconsin DPI has ‘backlog’ of educator misconduct cases, seeks aid
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction faces a backlog of 150 license misconduct investigations and is asking state lawmakers to double its team dedicated to reviewing and gathering evidence.
Governor Evers points to K-12 funding as unfinished business as tenure winds down
With only months remaining in his tenure, Governor Tony Evers says increasing support for Wisconsin’s public schools is one area where he wishes more had been accomplished.
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