Education

K-12 Education: MPS Foundation a Vital Resource
K-12 Education

MPS Foundation a Vital Resource

Nonprofit helps funds field trips, scholarships and other educational enrichment activities.

UW System Hires New Chief Diversity Officer

UW System Hires New Chief Diversity Officer

Action comes amid GOP opposition to campus diversity and equity offices.

Republicans Have $50 Milllion, Science-Based Plan To Revamp How Children Learn To Read

Republicans Have $50 Milllion, Science-Based Plan To Revamp How Children Learn To Read

DPI Superintendent says bill is "non-starter" as it includes 3rd grade retention requirement.

Inmates Receive College Degrees Through Second Chance Program

Inmates Receive College Degrees Through Second Chance Program

49 individuals earned certificates or degrees this week from three technical colleges.

In Transfers, Public Schools Often Deny Students With Disabilities

In Transfers, Public Schools Often Deny Students With Disabilities

Charter and choice "cherry picking" is well known. But public schools also involved through open enrollment.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies Common at State’s Voucher Schools

Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies Common at State’s Voucher Schools

Some taxpayer-supported private schools expel students for being gay or transgender.

New UWM Program Trains Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners

New UWM Program Trains Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners

Currently only 100 in the state. Program focuses on culturally-informed care for victims.

A ‘Normalized Fear’ of School Shootings

A ‘Normalized Fear’ of School Shootings

Gun lockdown drills, fear of mass shootings has become normal in state's schools.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Common Ground, MPS Celebrate New Washington High School Athletic Complex
Eyes on Milwaukee

Common Ground, MPS Celebrate New Washington High School Athletic Complex

New playfield and track have been eight years in the making.

Survey of Wisconsin High Schoolers Finds Increase In Depression, Screen Time

Survey of Wisconsin High Schoolers Finds Increase In Depression, Screen Time

50% report having anxiety, 33% depression. Recreational use of digital devices growing.

K-12 Education: MPS Faces Future Financial Crisis
K-12 Education

MPS Faces Future Financial Crisis

System will see deficits explode beginning in 2026-27 school year.

Cardinal Stritch Holds Last Graduation

Cardinal Stritch Holds Last Graduation

240 graduates at last commencement of university closing after 85 years.