Wisconsin Education News
August 18, 2026
A daily update of education news and events that are taking place around Wisconsin.
Webinar on the Draft Wisconsin Literacy Plan
Join AWSA on August 25 from 9:00 to 10:00 AM for an interactive webinar with Kaylee Jackson, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's new Director of Literacy. In her role, Kaylee oversees statewide efforts to improve student literacy outcomes and helps districts successfully implement Act 20. During this session, she will present the draft Wisconsin Statewide Literacy Plan and gather valuable feedback from AWSA members.
Guidelines for Improving Math Materials for English Learners
When our work in mathematics sets out to reach all students it is critical that we seek to understand what can support our students from places and spaces that may be different from our own. One area to think about is how students acquire language(s). Being multi-lingual is something that is an asset that many students have. For some students this means they will be learning English as they are learning mathematics- what an incredible opportunity we have to do that! This publication, Guidelines for Improving Math Materials for English Learners, might be exactly what you need for some professional learning in how to make your materials work better for all learners.
Door to ask taxpayers for three-year, $2M referendum on November ballot
Monday, Southern Door's school board officially putting a referendum on November's ballot. They'll ask taxpayers to pay $2.055 million per year over the next three years.
Several Madison schools participating in free meal program
Several Madison Metropolitan School District schools will participate in the federal Community Eligibility Provision program this school year, offering free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students.
New Starr Elementary School in Green Bay ready to welcome 500+ students
Named in honor of Green Bay Packers hall of famer Bart Starr and his wife, Cherry, Starr Elementary School will be legendary in its own right.
How much screen time is OK for kids? 3 UW-Madison experts weigh in.
While there are some benefits of devices, such as certain educational platforms, local families are expressing growing concerns about the harm of too much screen time and social media.
MPS to Make on-the-Spot Job Offers to Licensed Teachers at Aug. 20 Career Fair
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) will extend tentative job offers to licensed teachers on the spot at a community job fair taking place August 20 on Milwaukee’s west side, Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announced today.
Tuition freeze, work-based tuition program could start fall 2027 at UW schools
Starting next fall, some students at UW schools could pay no tuition. On Monday, UW leaders announced a work and learn program and a tuition freeze program that could take effect in the fall of 2027.
CareerTek program for students keeps growing
CareerTek, a program that helps middle and high school students explore future careers, is expanding into a new downstairs space at the Ironworks campus.
Proposed Senate Bill Would Block Garnishment of Social Security Checks Over Defaulted Student Loans
A new Senate bill would block the government from withholding parts of Social Security checks from defaulted student loan borrowers.
Waunakee school's instrument drive aimed at ensuring music access for all
As rising gas and grocery prices stretch families’ budgets to the limit, Waunakee music educators Molly Petroff and Jamie Sercombe are working to ensure all students have access to band and orchestra.
MPSD Joins New Virtual School Program For Elementary Students
The Manitowoc Public School District is offering a new way to attend school virtually.
School Transportation Safety Week Highlights Ways to Keep Wisconsin Students Safe
Everyone has a role in keeping students safe as they go to and from school. Whether students are walking, biking, taking the bus, or driving, staying alert on the road and teaching kids steps they can take to stay out of harm's way helps ensure safe transportation for all students this school year.
OpenAI unveils ChatGPT for Teens with stronger guardrails to tackle safety risks
OpenAI on Tuesday launched a version of ChatGPT tailored for minors, with parental controls and enhanced security features, as online platforms face scrutiny over the risks of AI chatbots.
UW Health prepares Dane County school nurses for diabetes care
With the 2026-27 school year approaching, UW Health is preparing school nurses across Dane County to support students with diabetes.
Wisconsin receives federal grant to address special education teacher shortage
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction says it is getting a five-year, $10.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
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