Education
Wisconsin DPI, Legislators Working on Plan to Improve Math Education
Fewer than half of Wisconsin students are proficient at math.
Jul 7th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
About 60% of Wisconsin School Districts Face Decline in State Aid
92 districts will see a 15% cut in 2026-27 school year. Property taxes will make up shortfall.
Jul 6th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
$34,000 Records Bill At Center Of Lawsuit Against DPI
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty challenges DPI’s cost estimate for license data review.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lincoln Avenue School Heavily Damaged By Five-Alarm Fire
Southside elementary school could be a total loss.
Jun 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Oconto Falls Suit Says School Officials Indifferent to Sexual Abuse for Decades
'I’ve never seen facts like this, ever,' said attorney who filed the case.
Jun 30th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
National Teacher Apprenticeship Program Coming to Wisconsin
National Center for Grow Your Own hopes to put more educators in state's classrooms.
Jun 29th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kenosha Schools Considers Drastic Cuts to Address $17 Million Deficit
Including cutting sports, arts and 40 teaching positions if November referendum fails.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Walking Tour Spotlights Black Contributors to Wisconsin’s Capital City
Wisconsin Historical Society walking tour tells the story of Madison's Black history.
Jun 21st, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Court Tosses Minority Grant, But Options Remain To Aid Students
Education policy expert urges Wisconsin to repurpose funds and confront affordability issue.
Jun 20th, 2026 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Literacy Leader Inherits High Goals, Withheld Funds And Low Scores
DPI’s Kaylee Jackson must navigate Act 20 mandates after a funding fight slowed the state’s reading overhaul.
Jun 20th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Supreme Court Ends Wisconsin Minority College Grant Program
Justices unanimously rule program for students of color unconstitutional.
Jun 19th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
The New Math In Wisconsin Schools, Fewer Students and More Staff
A 7% staffing increase and rising special education needs collide with shrinking enrollment rolls statewide.
Jun 18th, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
