Department of Public Instruction

New Wisconsin School Test Data Shows Alarming Racial Disparities

Just under half of Wisconsin’s third through eighth graders are performing at grade level in math and reading. 

State Legislators At Odds on Election Bills

But committee leaders promise 'civil conversations' in effort to meet 'the moment.'

Federal Funds Cut for WI Program Serving Children with Hearing and Vision Loss

US Department of Education cuts another nearly $11 million in grants to state.

MPS Superintendent Faces Uphill Battle Rebuilding Community Trust

Brenda Cassellius aims to improve a school district dogged by tough issues.

State Releases $16 Million Withheld from Milwaukee Public Schools

State Superintendent Jill Underly says MPS made progress on financial reports.

School Report Cards Being Updated, But Major Changes Need Legislative Approval

DPI says updates are a necessary step to ensure the system remains fair.

DPI Releases Another $17 Million in State Aid to MPS

Second Release in 2 Weeks Is Another Sign of Progress in Superintendent Cassellius’s Work to Improve Financial Reporting

School Transportation Safety Week Aims to Keep Students Safe as They Head Back to School

WI Department of Public Instruction Releases $16M in State Aid to Milwaukee Public Schools

MPS Superintendent Cassellius Strengthening the District's Financial Reporting Functions

Aug Prep Welcomes Keith Traska, Nghia Williams and Brita Willis to Lead New North Campus

Experienced educators join Aug Prep team as new North Campus rises on former Cardinal Stritch site Milwaukee

AG Kaul, Coalition Announce Restoration of Previously Withheld Education Department Funding

Wisconsin’s Cross-Agency Collaboration Supports Progress for Workers with Disabilities

2025 Joint Report Highlights Career Pathways, Equity, and Wages