Wisconsin Education NewsJuly 21, 2026A daily update of education news and events that are taking place around Wisconsin. Random Lake School District Receives Mental Health Grant The Random Lake School District has been awarded a significant grant from the WEA Member Benefits Foundation, Inc. MMSD sets public hearings on Elvehjem, Lindbergh renaming The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) will hold two virtual public hearings on Thursday, July 23, as part of the ongoing renaming processes for Conrad A. Elvehjem Elementary School and Charles Lindbergh Elementary School. SASD, Lakeland University Sign on to Continue Concurrent Academic Progress Program The Sheboygan Area School District (SASD) and Lakeland University have signed on to continue a program allowing high schoolers to gain college credit. MPSD Calls New Strategic Vision A Commitment To Students, Staff, And The Community The Manitowoc Public School District has officially updated its strategic plan. This elementary school is achieving high reading scores a million words at a time Walking into Windsor Park Elementary in Corpus Christi, Texas, it’s hard to miss the mass of bright, colorful paper balloons taped on the wall, displaying photos of dozens of children who have read at least 1 million words this school year. Here are the 29 renaming proposals for two Madison elementary schools The Madison school district is considering 29 proposals to rename two elementary schools following concerns raised about their namesakes. Most of the renaming proposals suggest commemorating specific people. Go Riteway hosting 'Drive the Bus' events to recruit school bus drivers in southeast Wisconsin Go Riteway Transportation Group is holding two "Drive the Bus" recruitment events this week in Mequon and Milwaukee as the school year approaches and a driver shortage continues to affect districts across southeast Wisconsin. Fort Atkinson school board discusses recurring referendum With funds from the 2024 referendum almost depleted, the School District of Fort Atkinson Board of Education is considering another operational referendum. Ohio woman charged in phishing scam that cost Southern Door schools nearly $68K In the wake of a phishing scam that cost the Southern Door County School District $67,636 — and resulted in charges against an Ohio woman — the district said Wednesday it has taken multiple steps to protect against such incidents. GBAPS school board discusses possible fall referendum In November, Green Bay residents could be asked to vote on a referendum. UWL Campus Child Center now offering 4K through La Crosse school district Starting this fall, the UW-La Crosse Campus Child Center will partner with the School District of La Crosse to offer 4K programming at the center. Survey says work ahead for WUSD The Watertown Unified School District has some work to do, according to student and parent surveys reviewed last week by School Perceptions Senior Research Director Derek Gottlieb and the WUSD Policy Committee. A Wisconsin school district made summer school fun. Now 2,600 kids show up On a Thursday in early July, more than 1,000 children flooded the halls of Pulaski Community Middle School. Heaps of backpacks were piled in corners of classrooms and hallways. Bikes crowded the racks outside. At lunchtime, lines of children snaked around the building as they waited for hamburgers. Waterloo school district gets new high school, middle school principals This summer, Waterloo welcomed new principals for its middle school and high school. Despite state aid fluctuations, revenue limits still shape local school budgets State aid estimates are in for public schools this fall, but local superintendents say these are just a “sliver” of the information schools need to make their budgets. D.C. Everest students will return to school early this year Students in the D.C. Everest Area School District will start school Aug. 25 this year, about one week earlier than normal. District staff aims to reduce transportation costs and better balance the school calendar. De Pere High School flooding affected 51 spaces Nearly two weeks after flooding damaged parts of De Pere High School, the school district is providing new details about the extent of the damage and the repairs now underway. School district officials weigh sending more students on MCTS buses Every morning, rising senior Chris Hutcherson takes two Milwaukee County Transit System buses to get to Audubon Technology and Communication Center on the South Side. ACLU of Wisconsin weighs in on Title IX case at New Richmond School District The American Civil Liberties Union, or ACLU of Wisconsin, weighed in on a Title IX case at the New Richmond School District. Failed roof drain pipe under floor blamed for De Pere High School flooding De Pere High School is working to get its building ready for the new school year after flooding affected 51 spaces, including the library, last month. Ghost Teachers' Closet collects school supplies for Kaukauna teachers in need Kaukauna School District teachers in need of classroom supplies now have an in-house resource to help them stock up. Madison school district to enforce new cell phone policy The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) Board of Education approved a new policy banning wireless communication devices during school hours on June 22. Last week, Invenergy presented a $7,000 donation to Cambridge School District to support student wellbeing across the district. Sentry Insurance Foundation awards $1.5M to boost classroom tech in Stevens Point schools The Sentry Insurance Foundation awarded $1.5 million in grants to Stevens Point area schools to support innovative classroom technology through 2028. Report projects five-year enrollment decline for Monona Grove School District Enrollment in the Monona Grove School District is projected to decline, according to Sarah Kemp, of the University of Wisconsin Applied Population Lab. School systems in US, Wisconsin ranks among nation's best When looking for the right school, it helps to have options, and a new report ranked Wisconsin as one of the best states in the nation when it comes to finding a quality public school education.
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