Wisconsin Education News

October 20, 2026

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

Two Dane County school districts ask voters to raise property taxes
Two school districts in Dane County are asking voters this fall to approve property tax hikes, falling in line with a statewide trend of public schools increasingly turning to referendums for additional funding.

Sauk Prairie eyes spring 2027 referendum for middle school repairs
The Sauk Prairie School District is considering asking voters in spring 2027 to approve a capital referendum focused on Sauk Prairie Middle School after two referendum questions failed in April.

La Crosse school board delays decision on social media lawsuit
The La Crosse School District Board postponed a decision Monday on joining a nationwide lawsuit against major social media companies that alleges their platforms have harmed young people's mental health.

Cadott superintendent warns stalled development is costing schools students, funding
Cadott Community School District administrator Joshua Spaeth told the Cadott Village Board on Monday that years without new housing are driving declining enrollment, staffing hardships and reduced funding.

Mill and tax levy rates set for approval
The School Board of the Fennimore Community School District held a brief meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 7, where the 2027 mill and tax levy rates were set for approval at the board’s annual meeting later this month.