Wisconsin Education News

October 13, 2026

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

Act 10 foes hope fall elections, lawsuit prompt Wisconsin law's repeal
Wisconsin’s controversial 2011 law that severely restricted public employee unions, known as Act 10, is headed for a reckoning with the Nov. 3 election and the liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court poised to determine its future.

Wisconsin schools face funding squeeze as voters pick Legislature: Part II
In schools, a lack of funding can mean closing school buildings, laying off staff, increasing class sizes, shutting down programs and even dissolving the school district altogether. 

Wausau educator turns grief into a novel and legacy for children
Megan Juliot Meyer, a 33-year-old Wausau East graduate and special education teacher, died in April.  In the months since, her parents have created Megan’s Classroom of Hope, a fund supporting special education teachers and students across Wisconsin.

Green Bay School District proposes budget with mill rate drop, 1.22% levy increase
Green Bay School District's Chief Financial Officer Angie Roble, says putting together this year's proposed budget was a balancing act. That's between rising costs and a commitment to over 17,000 students.

Why Black River Falls families and staff keep turning to this 4K teacher
"They're not used to letting go and trusting someone else," Cassidy said. "So I take that pretty seriously that this is families, children and parents' first experience in our district, and we want it to be positive."

8 schools named Wisconsin Blue Ribbon Schools
The schools were honored in up to two categories: Exemplary High Performing Schools and Exemplary Gap Closing Schools. 

Reedsburg school district adds info session on referendum
The School District of Reedsburg is giving voters an extra chance to ask questions as it heads to referendum for a new middle school.

Southern Wisconsin school leaders and legislative candidates gather to discuss public education funding
On Thursday night, education leaders, school board members, and community advocates from 20 southern Wisconsin school districts met at Evansville High School for “Wisconsin Public School Funding: A Spotlight Conversation.” Joined by 12 state legislative candidates representing seven legislative districts from both major political parties, the cross-district coalition sought to move beyond endless local referendums and focus on systemic state-level funding solutions.

Madison College offers early childhood diploma scholarship
The scholarship opportunity helps individuals build the skills and credentials needed to work in early care and education while supporting the region’s need for qualified childcare professionals.

SASD Seeking Educational Assistants and Custodians
The District has announced it is now hiring support staff to fill the roles of educational assistants and custodians.

New Wisconsin teen mental health resource connects families, youth-serving programs with trusted support
The Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance (WOSTA), a program of Marshfield Clinic, partnered with the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health to launch a new Teen Mental Health Resource hub designed to make trusted information and practical tools about young people’s mental health easier to find.