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First WI School District Dissolves in 30 Years

For the first time in 36 years, a public school district in Wisconsin will dissolve. On Thursday, the School District Boundary Appeal Board voted unanimously to approve the dissolution of the financially troubled Hustisford School District. The decision makes Hustisford the first school district in Wisconsin to dissolve since the Ondossagon School District dissolved into the Ashland, Washburn and Drummond School Districts in 1990.

Hustisford, WI · 2d

The Center Square

Most Milwaukee students not attending MPS schools

(The Center Square) – For the first time, most students in Milwaukee are not attending one of Milwaukee’s public schools. Marquette University Law School senior fellow Alan Borsuk published his research in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Wednesday. "Half of the children who live in the city of Milwaukee and who receive publicly funded education are enrolled in the Milwaukee Public Schools system. And half are enrolled in schools that are not part of MPS," Borsuk wrote. "It’s a reality with major implications." Borsuk's research shows that there are 104,363 students in Milwaukee this year. He said that about half, a little more than 50,000 go to either private voucher schools or public charter schools. "More than 50,000 Milwaukee students are now getting education outside of MPS schools. Whether you like school choice programs or not, whether you like or dislike the impact of school choice on the conventional public school systems, you can’t ignore the reality: None of those 50,000-plus children were assigned to go to non-MPS schools. Such assignments would be against the law. The kids are there by choice," Borsuk added. Will Flanders, with the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, said the choice part of Borsuk's

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Rep. Lindee Brill: Democrats Promised to End Vouchers as MPS Share Falls Below Half

Fewer than half of Milwaukee children who receive a publicly funded education now attend Milwaukee Public Schools, a first that comes as Democrats prepare to take full control of state government. Alan J. Borsuk, senior fellow in law and public policy at Marquette Law School, reported the shift Wednesday in...

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Milwaukee private school released K4 student to wrong guardian

The autistic, non-verbal student was released and found with a group of students and was returned in a matter of minutes, school leaders say

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Looking Forward to The Arrowhead Boy’s Hockey 2026/27 Season

As the Arrowhead High School boys varsity ice hockey team hits the ice for the start of the 2026–27 winter campaign, the Warhawks face a familiar high school sports challenge: replacing a seasoned core of graduated seniors while integrating a hungry group of underclassmen. Competing in the always-grueling Classic 8 Conference, Arrowhead’s success this winter will hinge on how quickly its returning talent can fill the void left by the Class of 2026.

Hartland, WI · 1d

spectrumnews1.com

Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent addresses finances, safety and declining enrollment

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius outlined her vision for the district’s future during a “State of Our Schools” address, pointing to progress while acknowledging challenges involving student achievement, finances, staffing, safety and enrollment. Cassellius, who has led Wisconsin’s largest school district since March...

CBS 58

Microsoft outage: MU professor weighs in on global service disruption

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Microsoft says its services are gradually returning to normal after a massive global outage disrupted schools, businesses and government agencies. The problems began Thursday, affecting services like Outlook, Teams and Copilot. Microsoft says there's no evidence of a cyberattack. Instead, the company says the outage was...

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Assata alternative school closing after 34 years, over declining enrollment

Assata alternative school closing after 34 years, over declining enrollment. The school citing declining enrollment as the main cause of the closure. The last day will be Nov 30.

FOX6Now.com Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Schools financial crises pile up as questions loom

MILWAUKEE - The Chief Financial Officer for Milwaukee Public Schools is MIA. Is she on paid leave? Unpaid leave? What was her role in a demolition bid the district was about to award to a Chicago firm for 5 times the cost of a local bidder? What about the $450,000 stolen by a con-artist in a bank fraud case? This week on Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Nicole Herzog are joined by FOX6's Jason Calvi to break down the long list of financial crises facing MPS and what we still don't know about those in charge of managing one of the state's largest reservoirs of public money.

CBS 58

'I’m concerned, but guardedly optimistic': MPS board agrees to close Assata alternative high school, 55 students will need placement

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — An MPS school board committee officially agreed Thursday, Nov. 12, to mutually end the contract with Assata High School, an alternative high school. Assata will close its doors Nov. 30. For 34 years, Assata has educated students who were otherwise at risk of not graduating.

TMJ4 News

Williams Bay parents relieved after voters choose to continue school referendum

Williams Bay is the only school district out of four in Walworth County where voters approved a school referendum. However, both parents and administrators believe the state education funding model needs to change.

Williams Bay, WI · 1d

TMJ4 News

Eagleville parents push to save school ahead of Mukwonago School Board vote

Parents and community members are making a final push to save Eagleville Elementary Charter School as the Mukwonago School Board prepares to vote on its potential closure.

Mukwonago, WI · 1d

TMJ4 News

Racine Case one win away from state championship game

Prior to 2023, Racine Case had never won a playoff game. Now, the Eagles are practicing for the state semifinals and sit one win away from playing for a state championship.

Racine, WI · 2d

FOX6Now.com Milwaukee

Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School students serve Thanksgiving meals

WAUWATOSA, Wis. - Thanksgiving is right around the corner. But students at Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School in Wauwatosa are serving plates a little early. Not only are they serving the community, but these teens are cooking the entire meal themselves. It's part of the school's annual Thanksgiving Lunch on...

Wauwatosa, WI · 19h

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Bay Port boys basketball to play in Deer District Prep Showcase

(DEER DISTRICT) – Wisconsin’s next generation of basketball stars will take center court at Fiserv Forum on Saturday, Jan. 2, as the third annual Deer District Prep Showcase returns for a full day of high school basketball action. Hosted by Fiserv Forum and Bound Wisconsin, the event will bring together 12 of the state’s top boys basketball teams for six exciting matchups, giving student-athletes the opportunity to compete at Milwaukee’s premier sports and entertainment venue. From thrilling finishes to standout individual performances, the showcase has quickly become an exciting annual event for players, coaches and basketball fans across the state.

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Milwaukee Schools Lean Too Hard on Special Ed Referrals, Consultants Warn

Outside consultants who reviewed Milwaukee Public Schools’ special education referrals and disciplinary transfers say the district appears to be leaning too heavily on both, pointing instead to a need for more direct support when students act out in class. The consultants have proposed building a behavioral rapid response team and expanding early childhood education as ways to cut down on referrals they consider unnecessary.

Milwaukee, WI · 3d

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Racine Lutheran season ends with heartbreaking loss in sectional final

RACINE — Cohen Kraus played in Racine Lutheran High School’s WIAA Division 5 third-round playoff game against Lake Country Lutheran with a separated right shoulder. He almost willed the Crusaders to a victory anyway. After a field goal by the Lightning, the senior left-handed quarterback drove Lutheran 69...

Racine, WI · 5d

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Assata High School in Milwaukee to close at end of November

MILWAUKEE - Assata High School in Milwaukee will permanently close on Nov. 30. According to a letter the principal of Assata High School sent to parents, the decision was made due to declining enrollment, which included falling short of the required Third Friday enrollment count. "We understand this news may...

Milwaukee, WI · 3d

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Build first, close later: MPS superintendent pitches new approach to school facilities

Milwaukee Public Schools wants to suggest a list of new buildings and schools targeted for investment or renovation before it closes any schools, Superintendent Brenda Cassellius said at the Great Schools Committee meeting Monday night. “We do not want to come with a list of closing,” Cassellius said. “We want...

Milwaukee, WI · 4d

FOX6Now.com Milwaukee

MPS superintendent delivers State of our Schools address Thursday

MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius delivered the State of our Schools address on Thursday morning, Nov. 12 at Discovery World. Attendees included MPS community members, elected officials, philanthropic figures, business leaders, and members of the Milwaukee community. State of our Schools address. What they're saying:. Cassellius...