Wisconsin Education News

November 12, 2026

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

Wisconsin’s highest court will decide whether Act 10’s limits on public workers can stand. Here’s what’s at stake in Racine.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will review Act 10’s limits on public employee bargaining. The law remains in effect; the unions’ written argument is due Dec. 11.

Menasha wins T-Mobile’s $1,000,000 5G Friday Night Lights grand prize
As the grand prize winner of this year’s 5G Friday Night Lights Sweepstakes, the Bluejays will now receive a $1,000,000 home field upgrade that will be followed by an “epic reveal” in 2027 as a way to celebrate the big win with the local community.

River Falls council, school board talk growth and enrollment at joint meeting
The River Falls City Council and River Falls School Board held a joint meeting Nov. 2 at Meyer Middle School Library, where the council discussed upcoming projects and the board talked about the district’s report card. The board and council host the meeting annually to seek out collaboration between the two elected bodies.

Norovirus closes Consolidated Elementary doors until at least Nov. 16
The Milton School District closed one of its elementary schools for the rest of the week because of a norovirus outbreak. Norovirus is more commonly known as the stomach flu.

Dodgeland to absorb Hustisford School District, plus revenue
“All of those valuations through the Department of Revenue, all of the determinations of what the property values are, as well as tax apportionments, will ultimately land here in the Dodgeland School District,” Superintendent Todd Greco said. 

Dodge County Sheriff’s Office warns of possible fundraising scam in Lomira
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a possible door-to-door fundraising scam involving individuals claiming to collect donations for the Lomira School District band.

Madison schools finding general success with stricter cellphone bans
Madison Metropolitan School District teachers, administrators and even students report that legally required cellphone bans in the city’s public schools have had an overall positive effect on students’ learning.

Sheboygan Falls Superintendent “Humbled” After Voters Pass $68 Million Referendum
After three tries and years’ worth of work, the Sheboygan Falls School District has finally passed its referendum.

District joins social media lawsuit
At its Monday, Nov. 9 meeting, the Oregon School District Board of Education unanimously voted to join the class action lawsuit against social media companies because of the effects these platforms have on students’ mental health.

Ashwaubenon students make metal candy canes for NEW Zoo’s holiday display
Dozens of high school welding students in Ashwaubenon are helping decorate the NEW Zoo this holiday season with metal candy canes.  The students both designed and made the candy canes.

Northland Pines School District honors veterans with annual Veterans Day ceremony
Every Veterans Day, the Northland Pines community tries to go above and beyond to honor local military members with an annual Veterans Day ceremony.