New Madison Superintendent Joe Gothard says 'hold me accountable'
Following an introductory press conference at Thoreau Elementary School, new Madison school Superintendent Joe Gothard sat down for an exclusive interview with Simpson Street Free Press. 

Gibraltar Students Create Playground Arch
Advanced technology students gained multiple skills this year while completing a civic art project at Gibraltar High School.

Here's how statewide reading reform is impacting the Wausau School District
Last summer, the Wisconsin State Legislature and Gov. Tony Evers reached a compromise on sweeping literacy reform for Wisconsin students.

Appleton Schools Address Racial Graduation Gaps
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) recently certified graduation rates for the 2023 graduating class, and the Appleton Area School District (AASD) is reporting gaps between white and Asian versus black and Hispanic students.

Insurance costs rising for Janesville School District, staff
With insurance costs rising, the Janesville School Board on Tuesday voted to renew a health plan for school district staff, while decreasing what the district pays into it. The district will see an increase of about $1.3 million in insurance costs this year.

E-S School Board approves bids on summer projects
Bids for two summer maintenance projects to the Eleva-Strum School Building were approved by the school board during its March 11 meeting in the LMC while one was tabled to request more bids.

Germantown board selects new principal for Amy Belle Elementary School
The Germantown School Board recently approved the appointment of Lindsey Chandelia as the new principal at Amy Belle Elementary School starting on July 1.

WIAA schools vote against bringing NIL endorsements to high school athletics
WIAA member schools voted Wednesday not to allow Wisconsin high school athletes to make money off their Name, Image, and Likeness. But sports leaders in the state say it's a sign the conversation and landscape of high school sports is changing.

Cudahy School District may close two schools
A pair of schools in Cudahy are at risk of closing their doors. It comes as the district says it needs more money for facility repairs.

ECASD receives $800K in grant funding
Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski gave Northwoods Elementary students a story today while also giving the Eau Claire Area School District a $800,000 grant. The grant is part of a $65 million distribution state-wide from the Common School Fund.

Colby School District staff to receive raises for 2024-25
The Colby school board enacted several measures that will increase compensation for existing and incoming district staff at their most recent board meeting.

Denim Day in Milwaukee; students learn sexual violence awareness, resources
In honor of Denim Day, female students at Milwaukee Public Schools spent the day learning about dating safety and sexual assault on Wednesday, April 24.

Stratford approves 3.12% average raise for teachers
The Stratford Board of Education voted on April 3 to increase certified teacher and administrator salaries by an average of 3.12 percent for the 2024-25 school year. Each teacher will receive a $1,843 raise next school year and a $590 stipend on their Nov. 15 paycheck.

Edgar board OK’s raises for teachers
Most Edgar teachers will see a pay raise of least $2,000 next school year under an updated compensation plan adopted by the school board last week.

Feedback shows limited info impacted referendum
Shawano School District officials have been preaching full transparency in recent months, but a listening session following the failed April referendum indicates that transparency needs some tweaks.

Watertown High School TVs installed to promote jobs, training opportunities
Students at Watertown High School can now view local employment listings and learn more about Career to Technical Education (CTE) opportunities just by looking up.

Here's how statewide reading reform is impacting the School District of Marshfield
Last summer, the Wisconsin State Legislature and Gov. Tony Evers reached a compromise on sweeping literacy reform for Wisconsin students.

Loyal School Board Approves Early Release for Most Wednesdays During the Next School Year
The Loyal School Board approved the 2024-25 School Calendar at their February meeting. One of the changes, different from this year’s calendar, is the addition of early release days on most Wednesdays throughout the school year. Students will be dismissed around 2:40pm on these Wednesdays.

RFSD honored nationally for 4th consecutive year for music education support
The School District of River Falls (SDRF) has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 25th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing music access and education to all students.

New principal named at Janesville’s Roosevelt Elementary School
Janesville’s Roosevelt Elementary School has a new principal. Janesville School District’s board voted Tuesday to hire former area grade school teacher and guidance counselor Kelly Kaminski.

A capital idea: Big Foot Board of Education OK's new greenhouse, art department laptop purchases
Addressing needed capital expenditures for the 2024-2025 school year figured prominently on the Big Foot Union High School Board of Education’s April 15 agenda, as board members approved two capital expenditure proposals.

Here's how statewide reading reform is impacting Stevens Point Area Public Schools
Last summer, the Wisconsin State Legislature and Gov. Tony Evers reached a compromise on sweeping literacy reform for Wisconsin students.

Best high schools in the Green Bay area
U.S. News & World Report released its 2024 rankings of the best high schools in the nation Wednesday, ranking over 17,000 public high schools in America.

School lunches will have less added sugar, sodium under new rule
New US school meal standards announced Wednesday will limit the amount of added sugars for the first time and slightly reduce sodium content among other adjustments, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service said.