Dept. of Public Instruction: State Superintendent Dr. Underly: Another surge of referendums underscores need for state commitment to public education

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement today, as 72 Wisconsin school districts held referendums in Tuesday’s spring general election. “Public schools have been the bedrock of Wisconsin since its founding, when state leaders enshrined in our constitution the responsibility to provide every child with a quality education. The growing number of school referendums, however, is

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Wisconsin Right to Life: Statement on Spring Election

Wisconsin Right to Life issued the following statement today following the results of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race and the election of Judge Chris Taylor.  “Elections have consequences, and today’s outcome will shape the direction of our state’s highest court

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Association of Wisconsin School Administrators: Names McFarland’s Jamie Thomas Wisconsin Middle School Principal of the Year

MADISON — The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA) has named Jamie Thomas as the 2026 Middle School Principal of the Year. Thomas serves as principal of Indian Mound Middle School in the McFarland School District. There, she has focused on building a school culture rooted in belonging, equity, and continuous improvement,

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Lead Safe Schools Milwaukee: Environmental expert and community group call on DHS to protect children from lead hazards by closing regulatory gaps during emergency rulemaking window

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — An environmental health expert and Lead Safe Schools MKE arecalling on the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to adopt comprehensive reforms to the state law that regulates lead hazards through emergency rulemaking before the state’s January 2027 federal EPA authorization deadline. Under current law, two state

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Dept. of Public Instruction: State Superintendent Dr. Underly: Another surge of referendums underscores need for state commitment to public education

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement today, as 72 Wisconsin school districts held referendums in Tuesday’s spring general election. “Public schools have been the bedrock of Wisconsin since its founding, when state leaders enshrined in our constitution the responsibility to provide every child with a quality education. The growing number of school referendums, however, is a clear signal that the state is falling short of that

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Wisconsin Election Association Council Statement on Spring Election Results

The Wisconsin Education Association Council, representing public school educators in the state, welcomes the election of Judge Chris Taylor to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. In earning WEAC’s recommendation in January, WEAC’s educator-members cited Taylor’s strong record of protecting fairness and impartiality and appreciating the importance of public education. The following

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Wisconsin Right to Life: Statement on Spring Election

Wisconsin Right to Life issued the following statement today following the results of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race and the election of Judge Chris Taylor.  “Elections have consequences, and today’s outcome will shape the direction of our state’s highest court for years to come,” said Heather Weininger, Executive Director of

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Dept. of Financial Instituions: Money Smart Wisconsin Scholarship Contest Awards $16,000

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), in partnership with Edvest 529, Wisconsin’s direct-sold 529 college savings plan, and the Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt (DebtSmarts), today announced this year’s Money Smart Wisconsin Scholarship Contest recipients. Sixteen Wisconsin high school seniors will receive a scholarship, in the form of a $1,000 contribution to a

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Reproductive Freedom for All: Celebrates Judge Chris Taylor’s victory in Wisconsin State Supreme Court race

Washington, DC — Today, Judge Chris Taylor won her bid for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. This victory ensures that Wisconsinites have a fair-minded, impartial justice serving on the Supreme Court who will uphold their most fundamental rights. Throughout her campaign, Judge Taylor was unwavering in her commitment to protecting Wisconites’ access to health

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University Relations: The Universities of Wisconsin receive national grant to advance direct admit Wisconsin and identify college‑ready math access statewide

MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin will use a $100,000 grant as part of  Lumina Foundation’s Great Admissions Redesign initiative to identify math courses that prepare students for college-level work. The funding is part of a $3.5 million investment by  Lumina , announced today, to simplify the college admissions process and expand student

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