Wisconsin Education News
October 2, 2026
A daily update of education news and events that are taking place around Wisconsin.
Mukwonago School District sees more than 3 drivers a day illegally passing buses, endangering children
The Mukwonago School District is seeing more than three drivers a day pass school buses since the start of the school year. Mukwonago police are averaging a ticket a day for those violations.
2 teens arrested after incident involving gun near a Wausau middle school
Two 16-year-old boys are in custody after an incident involving a gun near John Muir Middle School in Wausau Thursday afternoon.
Statewide test scores show Milwaukee Public Schools making gains with new literacy plan
Milwaukee Public Schools is seeing early gains under the district’s new literacy plan with 23 schools up five or more percentage points on the Wisconsin Forward Exam.
Public Presentation On Sturgeon Bay Referendum
The Sturgeon Bay School District will offer a public presentation on Oct. 7 at 6:30 pm about the school’s operational referendum that will appear on the November ballot.
Brillion School District Looks to Reduce School Resource Officer’s Hours
The Brillion School District has filed a request to amend the contract with its School Resource Officer.
Shorewood-Messmer-Dominican football co-op to end after 2027-28 school year
The Shorewood-Messmer-Dominican football co-op will not continue after the 2027-28 school year.
Investing in Education: 5 Ways to Prepare Students for the Jobs of Tomorrow
The landscape of modern work is changing rapidly, leaving many uncertain about whether they're adequately equipped to face the future. Even though America invests roughly $1 trillion in education every year, it's difficult to know whether that investment is truly preparing young people for what comes next.
WRN Daily: Wisconsin Students Post Modest Gains on State Exams
Wisconsin students made modest improvements in reading and mathematics during the 2025-26 school year, according to new statewide assessment data released Thursday by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
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