Wisconsin Education News

November 11, 2026

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

Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) and Parental Consent for the Youth Risk Behavior Survey and Other Surveys
Just this week the attorneys at Renning, Lewis & Lacy put out an update on the federal Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA). It could change how surveys and screeners get handled in your building, including the informal ones. We’re watching this closely and will share more as DPI or the Department of Education release anything new. If this is creating real problems in your building, please contact WSAA. Those stories help when we talk with policymakers.

Gov. Evers honors Wisconsin veterans on Veterans Day
Gov. Tony Evers honored Wisconsin’s approximately 300,000 veterans on Veterans Day and highlighted state efforts to support veterans and their families.

Ithsa DECA hand warmer drive supports community
In honor of DECA Month, our DECA chapter is spreading warmth in our community this winter. 

Lake Geneva teachers who publicly resigned due to culture concerns return to former school for board meeting
Six months ago, a capacity crowd watched two Central-Denison Elementary School teachers step down in front of the Lake Geneva Schools board.  Those teachers came back to Cen-Den Tuesday night to speak at another board meeting.

McFarland board votes to annex land in April Hills neighborhood
The McFarland Village Board voted to approve an ordinance annexing land in the April Hills neighborhood from the Town of Blooming Grove.

Eau Claire Area School District deficit could grow as leaders work to address it
The Eau Claire Area School District is using savings to cover a $2 million deficit this school year. The district projects the gap could grow to $5 million next school year.

Wausau School District to gauge student interest in Hmong language course
Officials plan to ask high school students whether they would be interested in taking a Hmong language course as a question on high school registration.

MMSD gets $30k to reduce salt use, protect local waterways
The Madison Metropolitan School District has received $30,000 in grants from the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District to reduce salt use across school facilities and protect local waterways.

Beaver Dam High School students explore technical careers through mobile workshop
The workshop, supported by Moraine Park Technical College, the Beaver Dam Unified School District, Dodge County and Meta, introduced students to high-demand, high-wage careers.

Evers proclaims November National Scholarship Month in Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers has proclaimed November as National Scholarship Month in Wisconsin, encouraging students and families to explore financial aid opportunities that can help make education after high school more affordable.

MPS high school announces sudden closure
A Milwaukee high school has announced plans to close at the end of the month after 34 years.  Assata High School at 35th Street and Courtland Avenue serves students at risk of not graduating.