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November 2, 2026
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Five MMSD educators receive UW–Madison Rockwell awards
Five Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) educators will be honored by the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Education with 2026 Ruth and Roland Rockwell Outstanding Cooperating Teacher Awards, recognizing their contributions to preparing future educators through high-quality field experiences and mentorship.
'Where is our teacher?': Oshkosh holds vigil for teacher who was deported
After a local middle school teacher was deported by immigration enforcement, Oshkosh community members gather for what they call "a vigil for the missing."
Teaching elementary school during Halloween week isn’t easy
According to Southern Bluffs music teacher Jill Schams, who joined The Rick Solem Show on Friday, there’s a lot of planning around keeping kids focused — especially with a full moon, late-night Brewers games and trick-or-treating all happening in the same week.
70 School Districts Seek $1.6B The Referendums Nov. 3
Many Wisconsin voters will again be asked to approve tax increases for their local public schools on Tuesday’s ballot. There are 79 school referendums on the Nov. 3 ballot in 72 different school districts. In total, they will decide on $1.6 billion in operational and capital referendums.
Sixteen Amery students take college courses through state programs
Sixteen Amery High School students have applied to take college classes in the spring semester through two state programs, and the school board approved both programs on Monday.
Vision Van launches at Madison Metropolitan School District with free student eye care
The Madison Metropolitan School District now has access to a mobile vision clinic, bringing eye screenings and free prescription glasses to students at their schools.
Neenah schools close $1.7M budget gap without mass layoffs
The Neenah Joint School District has balanced its 2026-27 budget after facing a roughly $1.7 million shortfall, avoiding mass teacher layoffs while leaving about 15 positions unfilled as employees retired or left the district.
Amery summer school served 747 students, with swim lessons moved to Unity
Amery's 2026 summer school served 747 students and delivered 45,536 hours of instruction, up 35% from 2025, the school board heard Monday.
Grantsburg Elementary earns Blue Ribbon recognition
The Grantsburg Elementary School has received a prestigious honor from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, as it was cited as one of just eight schools across the state named as a “Wisconsin Blue Ribbon School,” recognizing them for exceptional academic performance and success in closing achievement gaps.
Appleton schools finish fiscal year in the red [AUDIO]
Finance director Holly Burr says the district once again had to dip into reserve funds to make ends meet…….
Breakfast, Blackhawk part of school ceremony
The Shawano School District will host veterans, their families and community members in a special Veterans Day celebration Nov. 10 at Shawano Community High School, 220 County Road B, Shawano.
Crandon School hosts seniors for weekly to help them find connection
While having lunch with friends seems easy, seniors can find this hard due to traveling and difficulty staying connected. So, one school in the Northwoods is trying to change that.
Letter | School official merits praise for student support
Dear Editor: I want to recognize Dr. Nancy Molfenter, associate superintendent of student services at the Madison School District, for the care and commitment she brings to supporting students.
Referendum leaves the Winter School District on the line
A lot will be decided by Nov. 3’s election, including the future of the Winter School District. This is the second time the district has asked for an operational referendum and its last chance before the entire district is dissolved.
These Dane County schools cut down on screen time. More may follow.
Jenna Peterson was fed up with Chromebooks. As a middle school teacher in the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, Peterson felt frustrated last school year with how much students’ district-issued laptops were distracting her sixth grade literacy class.
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