Department of Public Instruction

School Aid Shrinks for 7 in 10 Wisconsin Districts

Most districts see aid cuts as $350 million shifts to private programs.

Hundreds of Wisconsin Teacher Misconduct Cases Shielded from Public

DPI has investigated hundreds of cases, many involving 'grooming.'

Federal Special Education Layoffs Worry Wisconsin Education Advocates

Trump administration also cut funds for Wisconsin program that attracts and retains special ed teachers.

Dual Enrollment Bill Aims To Make It Easier For High Schoolers To Take College Classes

One-in-four high school students already participate, but with stark divides based on district.

After MPS Issue, GOP Lawmakers Would Require Financial Reporting Before Referendums

Bill would bar districts that haven't reported figures to state from advancing a referendum.

Where ‘Monday Processing’ and Other Election Changes Stand

Republicans, Democrats have competing proposals, but proponents pledge to work together.

Wisconsins Children Were Betrayed. DPI Must Act Now.

State Legislators and Viroqua, WI School Board President Call Out Republicans For Underfunding Wisconsin Schools

Speaker Vos’s Statement on DPI’s Shielding of Teacher Sexual Misconduct

Post-Pandemic, A Partial Turnaround for Educator Turnover in Wisconsin

Turnover rates down statewide but remain elevated; Impact is greater for some communities

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