Wisconsin Education NewsMarch 30, 2026A daily update of education news and events that are taking place around Wisconsin. North Crawford superintendent resigns after 10 years SOLDIERS GROVE, Wis. (WKBT) — The North Crawford School District accepted Superintendent Brandon Munson's resignation during Wednesday night's school board meeting. The district announced Munson's departure through a Facebook post Friday. MADISON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday afternoon, March 27, he's acted on a series of bills, including 16 vetoes he issued. Among the most notable vetoes were Evers' rejection of a bill that would've required the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) to comply with the state's open records laws. Nekoosa School District seeks $2 million annual referendum to avoid cuts NEKOOSA, Wis. (WSAW) - About 60 school districts across Wisconsin have non-recurring referendums on the April ballot, including Nekoosa. Nekoosa School District’s referendum is set to cap at five years, from the 2026-27 school year through the 2030-31 school year. Green Bay schools support homeless students through a federal program GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A federal program is helping students stay in school when they’re experiencing homelessness, but leaders with the Green Bay School District say keeping that support going isn’t always easy. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act has been around since 1987. The law guarantees students experiencing homelessness the right to stay in school, even as their living situations change. MADISON, Wis.—Nearly 200 students representing 52 teams from 33 schools across Wisconsin will take part in the 2026 Wisconsin Civics Games, demonstrating student engagement in civics education and democratic participation statewide. Preliminary competitions will take place virtually over two days, April 8-9, with students competing in fast-paced, head-to-head matchups covering topics such as the role of government, the U.S. Constitution, Wisconsin and U.S. history, elections, public policy, and current events. Sixteen teams will advance to the State Capitol for the championship round on May 1. Racine Unified fifth graders race battery-powered cars in "Clean Machines" science fair Racine Unified fifth graders at three schools recently wrapped up a science fair focused on battery-powered vehicles and clean air, with winning teams recognized at school assemblies featuring the Milwaukee Bucks’ mascot Bango and a performance by the trampoline dunk team Rim Rockers. The “Hoop Dreams and Clean Machines: The Science Fair Race” program involved students at Julian Thomas Elementary, Knapp Elementary and Academies of Racine at Mitchell, marking the third year of a partnership between Modine, the Bucks, Racine Unified School District and United Way of Racine County, according to a news release. Organizers said this year’s event expanded to include a third community school — Mitchell — and added support from Discovery World employees. Sponsorship, scholarship for MHS comes courtesy CG Schmidt MONROE — The School District of Monroe is proud to announce a generous $50,000 sponsorship agreement with CG Schmidt that will enhance both the student experience and post-secondary opportunities for Monroe High School graduates. As part of the agreement, approximately $35,000 will fund the installation of a state-of-the-art video scorer’s table in the new Monroe High School Fieldhouse. Dodgeland Prepares for April 7 Operating Referendum (JUNEAU) Dodgeland School District voters will decide on April 7 whether to dig deeper to pay for their schools. A referendum will ask voters to exceed state-imposed spending limits by $700,000 a year for four years. Superintendent Todd Greco told Daily Dodge that would save the district from having to lay off two elementary teachers and two high school teachers. More than 1,000 visitors attended the School District of Monroe’s preview event on March 26, showcasing the late construction of the new high school to the public. Guests could walk through the new M-Room, get views of the basketball gym, football field, theater, amongst other parts of the facility. School board accepts retirements, resignations as district watches referendum closely The Siren School Board acted Monday on several staffing matters while continuing to keep a close eye on an upcoming referendum that could shape the district's financial picture heading into the next school year. The board voted to accept the retirement of elementary teacher Kathy Koball, who has served the district in the classroom and in other contracted roles. Board members expressed gratitude for her contributions and noted she will be greatly missed. Herb Kohl Foundation honors 115 Wisconsin educators with $1.4 million in awards MILWAUKEE (WKOW) — The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation has named 115 Wisconsin educators as recipients of its 2026 awards, distributing $1.4 million to honor exceptional teachers and principals across the state. One hundred teachers will each receive $6,000 Teacher Fellowship awards, and 15 principals will receive $6,000 Principal Leadership awards. Each recipient's school will also receive a matching $6,000 grant to support student learning and school initiatives. Evers Vetoes GOP Bill With Limits on School Referendum Requests Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a handful of Republican education bills Friday including one that would have put limits on school districts’ ability to seek property tax increases at the ballot box by requiring that the districts submit financial documents on time before going to referendum. As Wisconsin school districts continue to rely on property tax increases sought through referendum to keep up with costs, Republican lawmakers have been seeking ways to put up roadblocks to those efforts. Construction on $12 million State Road Elementary addition moving forward The vision for a reimagined State Road Elementary School is beginning to take shape as the School District of La Crosse provided an update on the multi-million dollar expansion project. According to a district, the exterior walls of the new addition are now rising and staff recently took their first walkthrough of the new learning spaces. Amery school board approves state mandated cell phone policy The Amery Board of Education approved a new student cell phone policy at its March meeting, completing a second reading of a document primarily driven by a state mandate, while board members questioned whether key provisions could be realistically enforced. The policy, adopted under Wisconsin Act 42, outlines when and how students can use electronic communication devices during the school day, details prohibited behavior, and explains when district officials may confiscate or search a device. The board approved the policy unanimously. Addison Elementary fifth grader leads a lesson in wheelchair basketball and inclusion HARTFORD, Wisc. (CBS 58) -- Sometimes the biggest lessons in school don’t come from a textbook. They come from seeing the world through someone else’s eyes – or in this case, wheels. Inside Addison Elementary, you’ll find fifth graders screaming at full volume. It’s a common occurrence in a P.E class, but this one is different. No one is running laps. Every single student is seated in a wheelchair. MPS Will Move Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students to Different School On Thursday, March 26, the Milwaukee Public School Board of Directors approved a plan to relocate the district’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. Beginning next year, deaf and hard-of-hearing students at Milwaukee Sign Language School, 7900 W. Acacia St., will move to Neeskara School, 1601 N. Hawley Rd. FORT ATKINSON — With the School District of Fort Atkinson’s audit complete, the Board of Education can now begin its annual budgeting process. “The District uses the audit report to ensure we are compliant with board policies as well as state and federal requirements/law, which we are,” said Director of Business Services Nathan Knitt. “The auditors will also share recommendations on best practices that they share with all of their clients to make sure the district stays one step ahead.”
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