Wisconsin Education News

August 3, 2026

A daily update of education news and events that are taking place around Wisconsin.


Chilton School District observing 150th anniversary with event, book

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Chilton Public School District and the milestone is being marked by a public celebration on Sunday, Aug. 23 as well as publication of an over 400-page collection of stories.

DNR again finds Amery school district in compliance on Lincoln Lake water management

The Amery School District has cleared another review of its handling of beaver dams and water levels at Lincoln Lake, with state regulators confirming for a second time in recent years that the district's practices don't violate state law, the school board learned Monday.

Amery school forest tick study awaits results, with report expected by winter

Amery students and staff who use the district's school forest could get clearer guidance on tick safety by early next year, after a Polk County-led tick collection effort turned up more than 100 ticks in a single survey of the property this spring.

Shawano school district’s 2025-26 budget shows less red ink

The Shawano School Board was pleased to hear that an anticipated $1 million budget deficit from the recently completed 2025-26 school year would actually only be $260,000, but it raised questions about why it was necessary to make $1.77 million in cuts for the 2026-27 school year.

Monroe school board removes milk from morning snack time

The School District of Monroe Board of Education approved a measure to reduce its milk offerings to students each day from three to two at the regular board meeting July 27.

Racine Unified adds teacher collaboration time to 2026-27 calendar

Racine Unified students will be dismissed early on 25 Wednesdays during the 2026-27 school year under a calendar approved by the district’s Board of Education.

Stevens Point offers new high school classes focused on AI ethics

Students heading to Stevens Point Area Senior High this fall will have a new option for classes: programming robots by using AI tools.

Lodi school district unveiling solar panel project

The School District of Lodi will celebrate completion of a districtwide rooftop solar project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday afternoon at Lodi Middle School.

Wisconsin High School Scoring Higher on AP Exams, But Some Question Why

Wisconsin high school students are taking more advanced placement exams than ever before, and their test scores are higher too.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (WI DOJ) is developing a comprehensive juvenile justice strategic plan 

The GJJC requests input from juvenile justice stakeholders on the most pressing issues youth face in their community and action priorities that should be included in the Three-Year Plan. The survey takes an estimated 15 minutes to complete and is open for responses through August 31, 2026. Please complete the online survey available through Qualtrics. You are also invited to share the survey link with other juvenile justice stakeholders. The data from the survey will be analyzed in aggregate and responses are anonymous.