Wisconsin Education News

August 5, 2026

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


Madison schools expand pilot of tool to help struggling readers

How do people working with students who are struggling to read determine whether their efforts are helping?

'It's almost a wake': Hustisford families say goodbye at final back-to-school drive before district closes

Families and staff gathered for one final back-to-school drive as the Hustisford School District moves toward dissolution following failed funding efforts.

Haugen Elementary’s declining enrollment prompts discussions of closure

As public school enrollment numbers decline across the country, a school north of Rice Lake could be on the brink of closure with less than 70 students in four classrooms this fall.

Menasha schools expect an in-person start despite tornado damage

Menasha Joint School District Superintendent Dan Slowey said all students will return to in-person learning by the start of the school year on Aug. 31, despite significant tornado damage across the district.

Local Hallman Lindsay donates paint to De Pere High School repair

After flooding in early July impacted 50 different spaces at De Pere High School, the district now estimates repairs will cost more than $278,493– a local Hallman Lindsay Paints branch is stepping up to help.

Green Bay superintendent meets neighbors over coffee, conversation

Green Bay Area Public Schools’ new superintendent is spending his first weeks on the job getting to know the community one conversation at a time. 

District updating policies for staff, families

District superintendent Dan Keyser informed school board members about the changes and policy updates that are coming to Neola at their regular board meeting on Monday, Aug. 3.