Wisconsin Education NewsMay 28, 2026A daily update of education news and events that are taking place around Wisconsin. Lessons Learned About Effective Professional Development for Principals MPS School Board set to vote on 2026-2027 budget MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Public School District board is expected to vote Thursday night on its budget for the upcoming school year. The proposed budget comes as the district looks to address a $46 million deficit from past years. The budget would cut 260 non-classroom jobs within the district, mostly assistant principal roles and dozens of central office employees. The proposal would also add 150 teaching positions and around 130 paraprofessionals in an effort to reduce class sizes. 'I feel like I’m in denial': Magee Elementary School closes its doors GENESEE DEPOT, Wis. — Many school districts across Wisconsin face declining enrollment and budget deficits. In some cases, it’s leading to the tough decision to close and consolidate schools. The Kettle Moraine School District in Waukesha County is closing Magee Elementary School at the end of this school year. Project ADAM training helps Hartland teachers, staff prepare for crisis HARTLAND, Wis. - Teachers at North Shore Middle School in Hartland completed months of training Wednesday to prepare for sudden cardiac arrest emergencies on campus. What we know: The school is now the first in the Hartland-Lakeside School District to complete the course and become a "heart-safe school." More schools in the district are expected to follow. School District digs into $1.3M track project It has been a decade since Ozaukee High School hosted a track and field meet, but that will change next season. Work is underway to rebuild the track for $1.3 million. The job was identified as a priority by the district and Rettler Corp., a landscape design and architecture firm based in Stevens Point, in developing a long-term outdoor plan for the district’s property in 2018. Exclusive: Green Bay has a teacher shortage. These college programs aim to help Green Bay's colleges are used to adapting and adjusting to the area's workforce needs, leaders said. So when a statewide report came out earlier this year showing that Wisconsin's teacher retention concerns haven't slowed down, conversations started happening fast. Fast enough, in fact, to start taking effect even before next school year. Like the rest of Wisconsin, the Green Bay area has a shortage of qualified teachers as wannabe teachers leave the state to work and compensation stagnates amid budget pressures. Across the state, that's led to an increase in the number of emergency teaching licenses and pressure points in some areas, like special education; in some districts across the state, it means larger class sizes, fewer course opportunities and more stress for students, state Superintendent Jill Underly said at an April roundtable event. Neenah elementary running club prepares students for Fox Cities Marathon NEENAH, Wis. (WBAY) - The Community First Fox Cities Marathon is still months away, but some local students are already lacing up their running shoes. In Neenah, a school running club is helping kids get active, build confidence, and compete in the U.S. Venture School Challenge. At Spring Road Elementary, running has become a tradition since the school’s running club was started in 2012 by two former staff members who wanted to share their passion for running with students. Watch: WWII veteran who dropped out of high school to serve is awarded honorary diploma in Elkhorn ELKHORN — Glenn Boyd chose to fight in World War II instead of finishing high school. He would have finally received his diploma this year, but the 101-year-old passed away just days before graduation. Boyd would have received an honorary diploma from Elkhorn Area High School, where he had talked to students about his WWII experience every Veterans Day. Report: Wisconsin public schools have record staffing, declining enrollment (The Center Square) – Wisconsin public schools broke a record with the most staff ever employed in the state this year with 113,171 despite decreasing student enrollment, according to a new report from the Institute for Reforming Government. The state educates 791,794 students in public schools, the fewest since 1991. Poynette students attend Hooper trades bootcamp Hooper welcomed students from Poynette HighSchool to its annual Skilled Trades Boot Camp in early May at the company’s DeForest Fabrication Facility. The event provided students with an inside look at career opportunities in the construction industry through demonstrations and interactive activities led by skilled trades professionals. Students participated in experiences involving welding, HVAC fabrication, plumbing systems, construction safety, fire protection installation, electric power operations, and virtual design technology. Thorp Schools Celebrate 28 Students Involved in Youth Apprenticeship Thorp Schools celebrated 28 students, under the direction of Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator Glen Schraufnagel, at the annual Thorp Youth Apprenticeship Ceremony luncheon on May 14, 2026. Wisconsin was the first state in the nation to launch Youth Apprenticeship in 1991, and today the program continues to connect high school juniors and seniors with real-world career opportunities in fields such as Health Science, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Business, Construction, Education, Information Technology, and more, while building industry skills alongside professional mentors.
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