Wisconsin Education News

October 1, 2026

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

Nominate an Outstanding School Leader!
Nominations are now open to recognize Wisconsin’s top school leaders. Nominations are accepted from teachers, parents, principals, and community members. Principal Leadership Awards – Nomination Deadline: Oct. 2, 2026 and Associate Principal of the Year Awards – Nomination Deadline: Oct. 9, 2026. If you have questions please contact the AWSA office.

Madison schools see big spike in students refusing Chromebooks
This school year, the number of students in the Madison school district whose families opted them out of using school-issued laptops more than quadrupled as parents increasingly raise concerns about screen time in classrooms.

UW-La Crosse chancellor highlights community partnerships at forum
La Crosse School District Superintendent Aaron Engel pointed to the university's role in preparing local educators. He said UWL is the district's leading source for teachers.

Random Lake School District launching four-year pilot program
Random Lake School district is launching a four-year pilot program to take Academic and Career Planning to a new level. 

UW Direct Admit offers sent to 3,000 Fox Valley students
Universities of Wisconsin and Neenah Joint School District leaders are encouraging students and parents in the Fox Valley to review Direct Admit Wisconsin offers and complete the program form for fall 2027 enrollment.

Anderson joins ‘Stoughton Exceptional Experiences’ fund
According to a news release from the group, the fund is designed to increase Stoughton K-12 student access for exceptional educational experiences inside and outside of the classroom, which extend beyond the normal reach and scope of the Stoughton Area School District’s (SASD) resources.

‘This is our biggest school’
The Port Washington-Saukville School District’s summer school program, long a leader in providing academic and enrichment courses over the break, was retooled this year and is as popular as ever, the School Board was told Monday.

Oregon School District's groundskeeper receives award from Wisconsin Athletics Directors Association
The only groundskeeper in Oregon School District's history has been awarded the Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association Service Award.

New Monroe High School building expands labs, arts and athletic spaces for students
On November 3, 2026, voters in the Granton Area School District will be asked to consider a two-year, non-recurring operational referendum.