MADISON SCHOOLS | PARENTAL SUPPORT The Madison School District will offer 60 days of paid parental leave to all staff TEAGAN KING May 19, 2026 May 19, 2026 Updated 1 hr ago 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?
