Wisconsin Education NewsJuly 9, 2026A daily update of education news and events that are taking place around Wisconsin. Please provide your input! SAA member survey on 2027-29 SAA legislative agenda Over the next few months, the School Administrators Alliance will be developing our 2027-29 legislative agenda, which will inform our advocacy efforts in the next legislative session. We are working with our partners and the WI Center for Education Research to develop a legislative agenda that will draw from experience in the field as well as research and evidence about what is important for advancing educational outcomes for Wisconsin students. In order to craft a common advocacy agenda for K-12 education that reflects the priorities of SAA’s broad membership, we are asking for your input on this survey. Please use this link to complete the survey by the end of the day on Friday, July 10th. MMSD sees growth in ACT participation, top scores More Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) students took the ACT in the 2025–26 school year, and more earned some of the exam's highest possible scores, reflecting continued student engagement in college readiness opportunities across the district. Appleton committee recommends renewing truancy ordinance for next school year The Appleton Area School District may have another year to evaluate the effectiveness of the school truancy ordinance. De Pere High School closed due to flooding Parts of De Pere High School are damaged from flooding after heavy storms roll through northeast Wisconsin. Community Voices: Learning doesn’t take a summer break When many people think about summer, they picture a quieter season in our community’s schools. Hallways are less crowded, bulletin boards come down, and classrooms seem to take a well-deserved pause after another busy year. School board rejects veterans wall funding proposal A proposal to install a digital touch wall at Hayward High School—to inform students and the public about HHS graduates who have served in the military—sparked discussion among Hayward School Board members at their July 6 meeting. Lamers Bus Lines holds "Drive the Bus" job fair to help driver shortage Finding bus drivers for the school year is a common problem that districts face. Lamers Bus Lines gave potential new drivers the opportunity for a first hand experience behind the wheel. SASD Seeking Additional Support Staff for 2026-27 School Year A local school district is putting out an open call for job applicants next week. 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. MPS to Hold Community Meetings on Lincoln Avenue School’s Future Milwaukee Public Schools will hold meetings for the community on July 13 and 14 at the Boys & Girls Club at Rogers Street Academy, in the aftermath of the five-alarm fire June 30 that destroyed Lincoln Avenue School. How Menasha School District Built the Nation’s Largest Net-Zero Middle School A school district tucked away in East Central Wisconsin is quickly becoming a leader in sustainable initiatives. Appleton Schools talks finances as referendum kicks in, hopes to avoid future referendum The Appleton Area School District (AASD) has a much clearer financial picture for this school year, thanks to its voters.
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