Wisconsin Education NewsJuly 27, 2026A daily update of education news and events that are taking place around Wisconsin. Homeschooling growing faster than participation in Wisconsin’s public or private schools Homeschooling is the fastest growing education option in Wisconsin. How are Green Bay kids using tech in school? Just about every student in the Green Bay area now has an iPad or laptop they use regularly. What does that use look like? Report finds more than $225 million in confirmed K-12 school fraud across US A new report is raising concerns about oversight of taxpayer dollars in America's K-12 education system after uncovering more than $225 million in confirmed fraud involving public schools and state education agencies. Racine school among Wisconsin recipients of American Heart Association, NFL student health grants The American Heart Association and the National Football League recently awarded grants to 16 Wisconsin schools aimed at improving student health and increasing opportunities for physical activity, according to an announcement from the organizations. Report claims teachers unions are expanding DEI efforts into artificial intelligence A new report from the education advocacy group Defending Education argues that the nation's two largest teachers' unions are increasingly focusing on artificial intelligence as a way to advance diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in schools, raising new questions about how AI could shape classroom instruction. Public hearing scheduled for renaming of Cesar Chávez Elementary School The Madison Metropolitan School District is inviting community members to attend a virtual public hearing Thursday evening for the renaming of Cesar Chávez Elementary School. Survey finds gains, ongoing challenges for MPS, county students Middle school students in Milwaukee County are reporting a stronger sense of belonging at school and feeling more supported by their teachers, though mental health issues and food insecurity remain concerns, according to the latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey released in July. Manitowoc Company Donating Supplies For New Free Manitowoc 4K Program The Manitowoc-Two Rivers is recognizing a local company for helping with this year’s new 4K Y Enrichment program starting at Riverview Early Learning Center.
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