Wisconsin Education News
November 9, 2026
A daily update of education news and events that are taking place around Wisconsin.
Join the WSAA Advocacy Kickoff Webinar
Join Director of Government Relations, Cody Lundquist, for the Advocacy Kickoff webinar on Nov. 19 at 10:00am. The webinar is open to members of AWSA, WASBO, WCASS and WASPA. Here's what we'll cover: state budget, policy agenda, Quorum tool, and Ambassador program. Register Today!
Free ACT Test Prep Tool
Every Wisconsin junior takes the ACT at school as the state's high school test. FreeTestPrep.com was created so every student can prepare at no cost: 646 free practice drills with 3,230 original questions for the SAT, ACT, and AP exams, plus a full-length CLT practice test. Every question has a complete explanation. There is no account, no login, and no student data collected, so a school can share the link with every student without any setup.
Adaptive car helps power Wausau School District students
Video: Adaptive car helps power Wausau School District students
Gillett needs more housing, according to plan
“You have minimal housing options for new teachers coming to town,” she said. “The school district is trying to hire new teachers to come, but there’s not much opportunity and not many options for them.”
Wisconsin Association for Equity in Funding: Highlights shared priorities for education funding reform
John Gaier, AEF’s Board Chair said, “For over 30 years, hundreds of Wisconsin school districts have been held to a much lower level of funding than others. This unfair system harms students and stifles growth. It’s well past time for change in our system of school funding.”
Washington Island School District honors late alumnus with new gym
The Washington Island School District has a new gymnasium. It is named after Bradley Jordan, an alumnus who passed away in a motorcycle accident in July 2023.
New grant funds financial literacy in Northeast Wisconsin schools
Cooperative Educational Service Agency 7 (CESA 7) recently received a Financial Literacy Innovation Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).
More Madison elementary school classes have fewer students this year
While the majority of classes in Madison public schools are within target class size ranges this fall, classes for early elementary school grades are smaller on average and more elementary classrooms are falling below the district’s minimum goal.
Enrollment declines slightly for district
Wisconsin is continuing to see a decline in enrollment in public school districts across the state, with school budgets tightening and student support needs remaining high.
American Legion post donates $700 to New Richmond backpack program
The St. Croix County American Legion Butler-Harmon Post 80 Children & Youth Team donated $700 to the School District of New Richmond’s Happy Kids Backpack Program.
Why homeschooling numbers are rising in some areas
Homeschooling spiked across the United States at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic as families isolated themselves, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.
9th Annual Stem Day Conference for girls was held at Sheboygan South
On Saturday, Nov. 7 at Sheboygan South, the Sheboygan Branch of American Association of University Women presented their 9th Annual Stem Day Conference to young girls in 6th to 9th grade.
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