MADISON SCHOOLS | PARENTAL SUPPORT The Madison School District will offer 60 days of paid parental leave to all staff TEAGAN KING May 20, 2026 May 20, 2026 Updated May 20, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Top stories for May 18, 2026, in the Wisconsin State Journal kAm%96 |25:D@? $49@@= s:DEC:4E 92D 2AAC@G65 2 e_\52J A2:5 A2C6?E2= =62G6 A@=:4J 7@C 2== :ED DE277[ 2?5 E96 |25:D@? $49@@= q@2C5 36=:6G6D E92E’D 2 7:CDE :? 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Madison Schools weigh all-day phone ban for younger students, classroom ban for high schools Also up for discussion: Who will enforce a cellphone ban in Madison schools?
