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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Wisconsin’s school funding formula still gets an F grade | Opinion

Turn on the TV, open the mailbox or log in to social media and the campaign ads are everywhere. They remind us that our next state leaders have an opportunity to tackle the big problems facing Wisconsin, and public education is facing a crisis that transcends red vs. blue.In her recent State of Education address, State Superintendent Underly focused on decades of what she characterized as poor political decisions that have left Wisconsin’s public education system underfunded. Meanwhile, both candidates for governor have promised to increase K-12 funding and teacher compensation, with Tiffany emphasizing higher academic standards and accountability and Crowley prioritizing increased special education reimbursement. But while politicians debate how much more to spend to achieve their version of “better,” they are missing a fundamental problem: Wisconsin’s school funding formula still gets an F. Rail riders rejoice: Amtrak Hiawatha West route will boost region's economy | Letter A high-quality public education system requires excellent curriculum and services, safe, well-maintained facilities, and competitive teacher compensation. But many communities have fewer children than a decade ago, and districts have to make difficult decisions about staffing and infrastructure built to serve a larger student population. Waukesha consolidated schools and programs We have

Wisconsin · 6d

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Friday Night Blitz: 12 teams from Northeast Wisconsin advance to Level 3

Level 2 of the WIAA high school football playoffs is in the books!. Watch highlights of Level 2 wins by Bay Port, West De Pere, Pulaski, Freedom and Little Chute!. Here are the scores for teams from around Northeast Wisconsin:. Division 1:. West De Pere 49, Milwaukee Reagan 0. Next...

Wisconsin · 7d

WFRV Local 5

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HSSPX: Pulaski edges out Kaukauna in level 2

(WFRV) – The postseason is in full swing across Northeast Wisconsin, and this week on High School Sports Xtra, we’re taking you inside the action as local teams battle for championship opportunities and trips to state. We kick things off with our Game of the Week, featuring a Level 2 high school football playoff showdown […]

Kaukauna, WI · 6d

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Last Marquette Law School Poll released ahead of Tuesday's election

Democratic candidate David Crowley has gained ground over Republican Tom Tiffany since last month.

Wausau, WI · 9d

WEAU

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Winter Referendum has District on the line

Wisconsin · 4d

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Wisconsin High School Football: Top 10 Level 2 Matchups

Wisconsin’s Level 2 high school football playoffs feature 10 Friday-night matchups, including rematches between conference rivals and several undefeated teams. Defending Division 1 champion Arrowhead, unbeaten Hamilton and Notre Dame Academy headline a slate packed with standout running backs and high-scoring offenses. All 10 games are scheduled for Friday...

Wisconsin · 7d

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UW announces its next president

MADISON, Wis. — Universities of Wisconsin has a new president. The UW Board of Regents announced on Friday it voted unanimously to make Dr. Tonjanita Johnson its president. Johnson was one of three finalists for the position, running beside Steven Holley of the University of Minnesota and Bernard Savarese of the University of Tennessee system. Johnson has been the senior vice chancellor for academic and student affairs at the University of Alabama System since 2019.

Madison, WI · 7d

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WIAA Football Playoff Preview: Level 2 and 8-Player Sectional Finals

NORTHEAST WISCONSIN – It’s another big night of playoff football across Northeast Wisconsin, with several area teams looking to keep their postseason runs alive. In the 11-player playoffs, teams are competing for a spot in Level 3, while Suring is looking to advance one step closer to the 8-player state championship game.

Wisconsin · 7d

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Monona Grove outlasts Marshfield football in WIAA Division 2 Level 2 playoff game

MONONA GROVE – The Marshfield football team had its season come to an end as No. 1 seed Monona Grove used a powerful running game to down the Tigers 34-14 in a WIAA Division 2 Level 2 playoff game Friday at Monona Grove High School. The Tigers’ defense was...

Marshfield, WI · 7d

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Looking Local: UW-Stout Polytechnic’s Fall Enrollment Growth Among Strongest in State

University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic has opened the 2026-27 academic year with some of the strongest enrollment growth across 13 campuses of the Universities of Wisconsin, once again demonstrating the draw of a polytechnic education. Total enrollment at UW-Stout Polytechnic grew to 7,274 Blue Devils for the fall 2026 semester, a...

Wisconsin · 7d

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Columbus Catholic volleyball sweeps Blair-Taylor in WIAA Division 4 sectional semifinal

MARSHFIELD – The Columbus Catholic volleyball team is a win away from the state tournament following a 3-0 sweep of Blair-Taylor in a WIAA Division 4 sectional semifinal Thursday night at Columbus Catholic High School. The Dons won handily 25-19, 25-17, 25-20, to advance to a D-4 sectional final...

Marshfield, WI · 7d

News8000com WKBT News 8

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Universities of Wisconsin fall enrollment declines slightly from previous year

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — More than 164,500 students enrolled across the Universities of Wisconsin this fall, but a drop in international students pulled overall numbers slightly below last year's totals, according to 10th-day enrollment figures released Friday.

Wisconsin · 7d

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Mid-State Technical College Holds Agriculture Rescue Training Program

From tractor rollovers and grain bin entrapments to hazardous manure pit gases and large animal rescues, agricultural emergencies require specialized knowledge, equipment and rapid decision-making. This past weekend, Mid-State Technical College brought together emergency responders from across Wisconsin and beyond for two days of intensive agricultural rescue training designed to...

Marshfield, WI · 6d

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Mosinee School District Recognized for Energy-Saving Upgrades

The Mosinee School District is being recognized for completing projects at the high school that will reduce energy use and deliver long-term environmental benefits. These energy-saving upgrades were part of a strategic plan funded by the district’s 2024 voter-approved referendum. Facility needs included:. Installing an energy recovery ventilator and...

Mosinee, WI · 8d

The Center Square

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Poll: Wisconsin voters prefer closing/consolidating schools to higher taxes

(The Center Square) – Wisconsin voters say that closing and consolidating schools is a better option than increasing local taxes and state taxpayer funding in a new Marquette Law School Poll. The poll found that 63% of voters preferred closing or consolidating schools to increasing taxes to keep them open. Democrats were the only subset of voters that disagreed with 56% of Democrats preferring increased taxes and 43% supporting closing schools. Republicans far preferred the option of closing and consolidating schools with 84% agreeing and 15% preferring a tax hike. The poll showed 72% of rural voters preferred closing and consolidating and 56% of suburban voters said the same with 64% of urban voters preferring that option. The survey was conducted Oct. 14-22, interviewing 818 Wisconsin registered voters, with a margin of error of +/-4.3 percentage points. The Wisconsin Assembly passed a package of five school consolidation bills last year but the Senate did not advance the measures. The five consolidation bills would have funded statewide and local feasibility studies, provided a one-time $1,500 per student bump to funding for schools that consolidate in a three-year window and provided bumps for whole-grade sharing and levy differentials. Bill sponsors positioned the

Wisconsin · 7d

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School board puts leftover referendum dollars toward facility projects

The School District of Rhinelander Board of Education has approved three facility projects with a combined estimated cost of $1.3 million: a new inclusive playground at Pelican Elementary School, a remodel of the Rhinelander High School fitness center, and a district maintenance and storage building. The district will pay up...

Rhinelander, WI · 8d

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Ashley hosts students for educational tours

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC (Ashley) celebrated Manufacturing Month throughout October by opening its doors to nearly 900 students across Mississippi, North Carolina, and Wisconsin. The nationwide initiative, anchored by National Manufacturing Day, offered students an up-close look at the technology, talent, and creativity powering today’s manufacturing industry. Across 12...

Wisconsin · 7d

WFRV Local 5

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Two Wisconsin high school seniors named 2026 US presidential scholars

(WFRV) – Two Wisconsin high school seniors have been selected as 2026 US Presidential Scholars, placing them among 161 students nationwide recognized with one of the country’s highest academic honors. The US Department of Education named Joel Janssen of Delavan-Darien High School and Elizabeth Matz of Onalaska High School to this year’s class of scholars. […]

Wisconsin · 9d

Wisconsin Watch

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Federal child care funding loss leaves Wisconsin student parents scrambling to stay in school

For years, the bills Devvin Thomas Sr. received each semester for his son’s child care at Madison College have been a fraction of what families typically pay: $400 one semester. $10 for another. Sometimes, no bill at all. The reduced-cost child care has allowed Thomas to study for his...

Wisconsin · 9d

Madison365

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UW Board of Regents picks Alabama System administrator Tonja Johnson as next Universities of Wisconsin president

The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents on Friday unanimously selected Tonjanita “Tonja” L. Johnson, a senior administrator at the University of Alabama System, as the next president of Wisconsin’s public university system. Johnson, 57, has served since 2019 as senior vice chancellor for academic and student...

Wisconsin · 7d