Wisconsin Education NewsJuly 17, 2026A daily update of education news and events that are taking place around Wisconsin. August Training Events with Office of School Safety The Office of School Safety is dedicated to providing training that helps schools deter, prevent, mitigate, and respond to school violence. What’s next for La Crosse Schools’ new Trane property with board president Sprague La Crosse School Board president Trevor Sprague in the WIZM studio for the Rick Solem Show on Thursday, discussing what comes next with the old Trane headquarters that was recently donated to the district. May be multiple bidders on Wright Elementary The School District of Beloit may get competing bids from those seeking to purchase the Wright Elementary School building. Kaukauna Area School District named Top Workplace by employee survey The Kaukauna Area School District is among northeastern Wisconsin organizations recognized as a Top Workplace this year, an honor determined by employee surveys conducted through Energage as part of a program with USA Today Network–Wisconsin. Madison students march for youth mental health Dozens of Madison school students, staff and community members marched with pompoms and handmade signs to advocate for youth mental health and well-being Wednesday morning. Bloomer School District to pursue capital referendum in November The School District of Bloomer Board of Education is announcing the approval of referendum language during its July 15 meeting, authorizing the District to place a capital referendum question before voters this November. The Wisconsin School Administrators Alliance (SAA) has named Cody Lundquist as its new director of government relations, effective August 1. House education panel advances package to dismantle Education Department The House Education and Workforce Committee advanced a package to dismantle the Education Department by permanently shifting core programs and responsibilities to other federal agencies.
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