Richmond second grader thrilled over new playground created by community
On a Tuesday afternoon, dozens of Richmond School District students took a field trip just outside their classroom. As their superintendent cut a ribbon, they erupted in cheers for their new playground.

MPS budget proposal: Staff cuts possible despite passed referendum
Milwaukee Public Schools heard from the public on Tuesday night as it sifts through items in its proposed budget.

Staff changes could save Raymond School up to $119,500
Staff changes at Raymond School could save up to $119,500 during the coming school year.

Students break ground on new Monroe high school following years of planning, debate
In a Tuesday afternoon ceremony, current freshmen and middle schoolers of the School District of Monroe broke ground on the site that will soon feature a new high school.

Menasha Grade Schoolers Participate in Citywide Track & Field Meet
The Menasha All City Grade School Track and Field Wellness Day returned for its 48th year Tuesday.

Million dollar renovation completed at Oak Creek High School football stadium, with student help
Oak Creek High School students, with the help of a local construction company, have completed renovations to the school's football stadium.

Marshfield School Social Worker Receives Pupil Services Award
Lisa Deemer, a School Social Worker with the Marshfield School District, is a 2024 recipient of the Pupil Services Award.

More students leaving Shawano schools
Shawano School District had a nearly 2-1 ratio more than a decade ago on students coming into the district through Wisconsin’s open enrollment program versus local children attending school in other districts.

Madison schools would face budget cuts under current plan
Next year’s preliminary budget for the Madison Metropolitan School District would reduce spending by nearly $2.4 million and cut the property tax rate by 11%.

A walk for mental health
If you were looking for a beautiful day to walk with family and friends to raise awareness about mental health challenges and the growing number of resources available to address those challenges, then Saturday’s third annual Stomp the Stigma was the perfect opportunity.

Track star appealing WIAA decision that deemed him ineligible because of where his parents live
There’s controversy in Campbellsport over a high school track athlete’s eligibility. The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association ruled high school senior Josh Onwunili is not allowed to compete in varsity events because his parents currently live 5,000 miles away in Ghana, Africa.

Racine Rotary CDS Program: Making a difference for local students for 15 years
Now in its 15th year, the Racine Founders Rotary CDS (Career Discovery Solutions) program is still going strong, and is having a big impact on local middle schoolers.

Here's how one Manitowoc teacher is using his Road America flag skills to keep kids safe on their way to school
One Franklin Elementary School teacher found a unique way to remind drivers a school zone is not a speed zone. Special education teacher Chris Madgwick volunteered to be a crossing guard at the busy intersection of 35th Street and Schroeder Drive in front of the Manitowoc school when the need was identified.

Wisconsin DPI: New reading law stalled without money from Senate Republicans
In July, Democrats and Republicans celebrated when Gov. Tony Evers signed a sweeping literacy bill into law that promised to change how the state’s youngest children are taught to read. The bipartisan idea, championed by dozens of other states, shifts students to phonics-based reading instruction for 4-year-old kindergarten through third grade.

 

Sarah Krajewski named Wisconsin Teacher of the Year
Sarah Krajewski, the Kohl Teacher Fellow and Cambridge Elementary School art teacher, received quite the surprise last Tuesday, when CES and the Department of Public Instruction held a secretly-arranged, schoolwide assembly to celebrate Krajewski being named one of Wisconsin’s five state Teachers of the Year.

'He's a trailblazer': President of Wisconsin International Academy helps students achieve dreams
For over a decade, Jian Sun has helped international students pursue an American education at the Wisconsin International Academy in Wauwatosa.

Wauwatosa School District: Announces Chief Finance and Operations Officer
On Thursday, May 9, 2024, the Wauwatosa School District Board of Education approved Superintendent Dr. Demond Means’ recommendation to appoint Mr. Scot Ecker as the Chief Finance + Operations Officer.

The struggle you can't see: what a Waukesha student has overcome to help others
A new approach to helping students struggling with mental health launched at Waukesha South High School. A website is launching just for Waukesha South students and their families to immediately connect them with resources and counselors to help.

Evers Sues Legislature to Release Student Literacy Funding
Governor Tony Evers is once again suing the Wisconsin State Legislature. The governor is making the move over what he calls a refusal to release a critical investment aimed at improving K-12 student literacy.

The Ups and Downs of Milwaukee’s School Enrollment
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced in its budget for the coming year that it lost only 51 students in the current (2023-24) school year, as Urban Milwaukee reported. This was a marked improvement from the 1,818 students it lost in the 2022-23 school year and far less of a loss (a decrease of 1,437 students) than it had predicted prior to this school year.

 

Uptick in school lockdowns reported in the area following incident at Mount Horeb Middle School
Following the killing of an armed student outside Mount Horeb Middle School last Wednesday, southern Wisconsin has seen an uptick in school lockdowns.

Adapted sports league in northeast Wisconsin makes sure everybody can play
Thursday was opening day for a wiffle ball league aimed at making sure everyone gets a chance to play.

Greenwood School Board Approves New Elementary Principal
The Greenwood School Board approved the hiring of a new Elementary Principal at a special meeting this week.

Chippewa Falls school district names new Hillcrest Elementary principal
The Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District is getting a new principal.

Dept. of Public Instruction: Five educators selected 2025 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced five educators from across the state have been named 2025 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year.

School District of La Crosse celebrates new greenhouse
The School District of La Crosse welcomed students and staff Thursday evening to celebrate the grand opening of a greenhouse at Northside Elementary School. 

Representation in Education: Group works to get more men of color in the classroom
The National Fellowship for Black and Latino Male educators is working to increase the number of diverse male educators.

John Marshall Elementary hosts ‘Leader in Me’ leadership day
Student at John Marshall Elementary School shared their leadership skills and talents on Friday during the school’s ‘Leader in Me’ leadership day.

Mondovi students share history at 'Wax Museum'
Mondovi Elementary School students put on their own living history show Friday afternoon.

High School students help build new stadium facility, launch a career
Fifteen Oak Creek High School students on Thursday cut the ribbon to the new stadium entrance they helped build and celebrated three students who signed onto employment with Appleton-based The Boldt Co.

Pulaski students plant seeds of success with greenhouse scholarship sale
The Goody Duathlon returned to Pulaski for another year Friday. It's the 12th year of the event.

High school students compete in Wisconsin Civics Games
Wisconsin high school students put their knowledge of government to the test on Friday at the Wisconsin Civics Games.

$47.5M: That’s how much in urgent repairs and projects a Manitowoc Public School District facilities audit found was needed in 1-2 years
A facilities audit for Manitowoc Public School District has identified more than $47.5 million in building repairs and projects that are considered urgent and need to be addressed in one or two years.

Cornell School Board - It’s important parents understand special ed
Special education staff at Cornell School are working on a new parent guide, to help parents understand the process on how an IEP is determined and the steps following the assessment. Kari Koenig, special education director, discussed what they’re working on April 22, at the board of education meeting.

Lake Holcombe School Board - Wireless infrastructure getting an upgrade
After it was discovered that Lake Holcombe School is in need of a wireless infrastructure update, administration turned their eye toward funding that. The current system is at end-of-life, because it is no longer supported.

High school students getting involved early in officiating games
People sign up to officiate for a lot of reasons; being helpful, staying engaged, or making some money. However, a lot of refs share a common thing; they all love sports.

The wait is over for Green Bay Southwest
It’s been a long wait, but Green Bay Southwest High School has a new baseball/softball complex.

Fifth graders experience nature up close
A dozen classes of fifth graders spent their May 9 school day at a Wittenberg orchard where they increased their knowledge of the environment through discussions and interactive sessions in nine categories of conservation.