Department of Public Instruction

Waukesha School District Considers Closing Schools

District cites enrollment decline. Parents say likely plans target Hispanic families.

Lawmakers Release Funds for Literacy But Delay Much of State Budget

Joint Finance Committee can't decide funding for UW system, Medicaid, child care.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Overrules Gov. Evers Partial Veto Of Reading Bill

Court rules it was not appropriations bill so Evers couldn't use partial veto.

Trump Budget Would Ax Funds for State’s After-School Learning Centers

They serve 20,000 students at 168 sites in high-poverty districts across Wisconsin.

Republican Bill Changes How Wisconsin Pays for Voucher Schools

Backers say 'decoupling' will save taxpayers money, report disputes this.

MPS Should Overhaul Curriculum, Teacher Training, Report Finds

2nd independent audit commissioned by Gov. Evers suggest sweeping changes.

AG Kaul Sues U.S. Department of Education Over School Mental Health Cuts

$50 Million for Student Literacy Held Hostage by Legislative Republicans

JFC Co-Chairs Statement on Supreme Court Decision

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Wisconsin State Legislature v. DPI

MPS Submits 2024 Financial Reports to State Department of Public Instruction

Reports Will Allow State to Calculate Aid to All School Districts

Gov. Evers Releases Independent Instructional Audit of Milwaukee Public Schools