Madison Schools Navigate Phone Rules, AI, and Funding | Madison News

Madison schools are cracking down on phone use—kids K-8 must keep devices stowed all day, high schoolers can only use them during lunch—with staff stepping in instead of teachers to avoid conflict. Meanwhile, the district is pushing for greater transparency on property tax dollars, especially where funds go toward private schools, after voters approved a tax hike. Special education funding remains shaky as the state often underpays, forcing districts to cover gaps. To boost community safety, two new mobile support staff with their own vehicles will respond to non-crisis situations like bus stop issues. AI tools are banned on school Chromebooks, and while an AI task force has been active for two years, staff training remains voluntary. Construction is booming—with four new schools underway and three more breaking ground soon—but federal funding uncertainty looms large, making long-term planning risky. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/901a374b3943769d