Wisconsin Education News

October 14, 2026

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

Supporting AD Professional Development
WADA has announced that registration is open for its Fall Conference, November 8–10 in Wisconsin Dells. The conference brings Wisconsin athletic directors together for meaningful connections, leadership training, keynote speakers, and practical workshops designed specifically for the challenges and opportunities facing today’s athletic administrators. Registration is open at gowada.org. 

La Crosse School District seeks input on future of elementary school properties
The La Crosse School District is beginning the process of gathering public input on the future of three elementary school properties that have served their neighborhoods for years.

Marinette School District Seeks $68 million for facility upgrades
Superintendent Matthew Smith attributed the higher price to both inflation in labor and materials and a broader project scope — particularly more extensive work at the middle school. 

Police confirm ‘fentanyl’ substance found in elementary school was actually ADHD medication
The superintendent of the Menominee, Mich., school now says drugs found in an elementary school Tuesday morning are believed to be medication for ADHD.

$1 million in workforce grants available to school districts
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development announced Monday that a new round of training grant funding is available to school districts.

Milwaukee Public Schools record drastic decline in students killed in shootings
The superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools says the city is making progress on youth gun violence, but she's calling for more to be done.

Middle school students bring health screenings to Madison barbershops
Program organizers say Black barbershops have historically served as trusted gathering spaces for important conversations. Building on that idea, young students ask people waiting for haircuts if they would like a brief health screening. If they agree, the students escort them to a nursing student from Edgewood College. 

Sun Prairie to change crossing guard program in 2027
The review examined traffic patterns, pedestrian activity, roadway conditions and safety data at crossing guard locations throughout the city. Based on the findings, some locations will keep their current staffing, others will have fewer guards, and some will no longer have dedicated crossing guards.

Brown County career fair puts students in the driver's seat
The hands-on career event gave students a hands-on learning opportunity to explore about 100 different careers in the trades.

Wisconsin Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Chippewa Falls
Every year, the Wisconsin Supreme Court hears oral arguments outside of their hearing room in Madison. On Tuesday, they found themselves at the Heyde Center in Chippewa Falls.