Wisconsin Education NewsJuly 29, 2026A daily update of education news and events that are taking place around Wisconsin. Launching Academy Begins in August- Register today! Gegan Elementary, Nathan Calder Stadium damaged in Menasha tornado A Menasha elementary school and the high school's football stadium sustained significant damage from Monday's tornado, just weeks away from the Menasha Joint School District's first day on August 31. First responders train for school emergencies in Weston Riverside Fire District and Mountain Bay Metro Police are conducting joint “Rescue Task Force” training this week at D.C. Everest Middle School, marking the first time the two agencies have partnered on this type of exercise. Hiring of extra teacher concerns board members Hiring staff and accepting resignations and retirements are usually handled in the Shawano School Board’s consent agenda, where multiple items are approved in one motion. At the July 27 meeting, however, board members noticed an additional fourth grade teacher being hired and wanted some answers. Menasha football helps community clean up after tornado Calder Stadium has been a place that has had a lot of great football memories. Free breakfast and lunch extended through 2030 for all Racine Unified students Students in the Racine Unified School District will continue receiving free breakfast and lunch through 2030, thanks to a federal program that allows eligible school districts to serve meals at no charge to every student. Study challenges long-held claims that more school funding alone improves student outcomes A new analysis is renewing debate over whether increasing education funding is enough to improve student performance, with one education advocate arguing that how schools use their resources may matter more than how much they receive.
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