Wisconsin Education News
October 26, 2026
A daily update of education news and events that are taking place around Wisconsin.
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Summer school students increasing
Summer school attendance numbers increased this past summer, as the district continues to allow students not only credit recovery but enrichment opportunities as well.
Gibraltar School District special education program receives transition readiness grant
The district is helping special education students prepare for life after they graduate, with a $100,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Superintendent: Social media rumors of weapon, planned threat at Adams-Friendship schools are false
Rumors circulating on social media regarding a planned threat and weapons at Adams-Friendship schools are unfounded, district administrators and law enforcement confirmed following an investigation.
Superintendent’s letter addresses bullying issues
Social media is exploding with debate about bullying going unresolved in the Shawano School District, prompting Superintendent Kurt Krizan to send out a two-page letter to parents outlining how officials deal with bullying.
Significant decline in district’s student enrollment
According to the third Friday count, the number of full time students attending the Clintonville School District fell from 1,126 for the 2025-26 school year to 1,059 for the 2026-27 school year.
Eau Claire man wins over 100k at World Series Game 2
Dave Oldenberg, a self-proclaimed die-hard Milwaukee Brewers fan and Memorial High School principal, won $131,773 in the 50/50 Raffle.
Alverno College doubles down on women’s sports to boost enrollment
After years of struggling with declining enrollment, Alverno College changed its recruitment strategy — and it’s starting to work.
Wisconsin FFA Alumni Group Receives National Recognition
The Wisconsin FFA Alumni and Supporters being recognized as the state association continues to strengthen agricultural education through chapter development, leadership training, advocacy, and financial support for FFA programs. It also achieved a record-breaking membership of 32,553, adding nine new FFA Alumni and Supporter chapters, while providing $9,850 in chapter grants to support agricultural education initiatives statewide.
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