Department of Public Instruction

GOP Plan Would Expand Online Mental Health Help for Wisconsin Teens

Pilot program would give at least 50,000 high school students access to virtual counseling and peer support.

DPI Returns Final $8 Million Withheld From MPS

The funding was held back after MPS missed key financial reporting deadlines, triggering state scrutiny and a corrective plan.

Evers Calls on Republicans to Offer Property Tax Relief

Discussing his final year in office, objects to immigration crackdown.

MPS Website Presents New Face to Community

Revised site is more photo-heavy, informative and user-friendly.

Bill Requires School Rules to Prevent Staff Grooming Students

To prevent sexual misconduct, policies must define appropriate interactions.

More Recess? Bill Would Give Every Student Council Candidate Their Wish

Proposal would mandate at least 60 minutes of recess through 6th grade.

Public Ed Needs Broad Investment, Not Special Treatment for a Single Charter School

Wisconsin School Boards Issue Unified Call for State to Honor Special Education Funding Commitments

Bill Requiring Basic Fiscal Accountability Before School Tax Increases Is Headed to Governors Desk

Aug Prep Makes Substantial Progress Toward $25 Million Fundraising Goal for New North Campus

School has raised more than $22 million to date as construction remains on track for second campus to open for 2026-27 school year.

MPS Receives Final $8 Million Withheld by State, Submits 2024-25 Audit

District Marks Major Milestone in Improving Its Financial Reporting

Gov. Evers Highlights Administrations Efforts to Do What’s Best for Kids in 2025 the Year of the Kid