Wisconsin Education News
July 15, 2026
A daily update of education news and events that are taking place around Wisconsin.
Is Your Team’s Hard Work Translating to Improved Student Outcomes?
The Building Academy supports leaders in developing shared leadership systems and practices that translate into improved student outcomes and more balanced lives. As we enroll our 9th cohort, 100% of past participants would recommend the academy to a colleague interested in becoming a more impactful leader. "This experience has moved my school and me forward already in a short time and will have a lasting impact in the years to come. It was absolutely outstanding and I would recommend it to any aged leader." (from the evaluation of a past participant)
Waunakee School board picks $97.5 million referendum option for high school improvements
An option for budgeting up to $97.5 million for new construction and renovations at the high school and other work was chosen by the Waunakee School Board on Monday.
Milton housing market booms, but so far, it's not driving student enrollment growth
Milton is building housing faster than it has in years, and at least two developers are actively marketing their housing developments with Milton School District — a sign of change in what builders are eyeing even as the district’s overall enrollment numbers show student population growth is flat.
MMSD hosts free Summer Discovery Program for middle school students
The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is hosting its Career and Technical Education Summer Discovery Program, a free camp series for students entering sixth through eighth grade.
Portage schools receive $41K grant to boost student mental health programs
The Portage Community School District received a $41,000 unrestricted, multi-year grant from the WEA Member Benefits Foundation to support school-based mental health initiatives.
District principals share annual Behavior Data Review
Principals at all levels shared the top behavior concerns of the 2025-26 school year at the Rice Lake Area School District's Board of Education meeting on Monday, July 13. The annual Behavior Data Review is compiled and reported following each school year.
Waunakee School District deals with expected $2.9 million loss in state aid
With the July 1 general aid estimates from the Department of Public Instruction came more bad news for the Waunakee School District and its taxpayers.
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