Education

College Completion Program Showing Impressive Results

College Completion Program Showing Impressive Results

All-In Milwaukee focused on students from lower-income families.

Op Ed: State Funding Could Have Huge Impact on Families, Economy
Op Ed

State Funding Could Have Huge Impact on Families, Economy

Child care program could build the workforce behind our workforce.

State’s Students Missed Nearly a Month of School Last Year

State’s Students Missed Nearly a Month of School Last Year

Chronic absenteeism climbing since start of pandemic, particular high at MPS.

GOP Bill Would Restrict Books, Prosecute School Staff

GOP Bill Would Restrict Books, Prosecute School Staff

Goal is to 'help school districts do their jobs to prevent obscene material.'

K-12 Education: MPS Budget Underfunds Teaching Positions
K-12 Education

MPS Budget Underfunds Teaching Positions

Shortfall will hit $74 million, 14.4% of needed funding in 2024, report finds.

Bipartisan Plan Aims To Change How Children Learn To Read

Bipartisan Plan Aims To Change How Children Learn To Read

Phonics-focused curriculum would be modeled after efforts in more than 30 other states.

2,000 MPS Students Go Around The Globe Through World Fair

2,000 MPS Students Go Around The Globe Through World Fair

Private donors bring United Nations project to 16 schools.

Will Armed Police at MPS Hurt Schools?

Will Armed Police at MPS Hurt Schools?

Opponents of proposal for 25 armed officers say it will hurt teacher recruitment, target students of color.

Taxpayers Support Schools That Can Discriminate

Taxpayers Support Schools That Can Discriminate

Dozens of voucher schools have policies excluding LGBTQ+ and disabled students.

Evers Calls GOP Cuts to Mental Health Services ‘Foolishness’

Evers Calls GOP Cuts to Mental Health Services ‘Foolishness’

$235 million for school mental health services one of 545 proposals cut from his budget.

Eyes on Milwaukee: MATC Will Use Vacant Lot For Training Program
Eyes on Milwaukee

MATC Will Use Vacant Lot For Training Program

Partnership with city and We Energies will help train electrical line mechanics.

Concordia University, School Choice Wisconsin Target Teacher Shortage

Concordia University, School Choice Wisconsin Target Teacher Shortage

Partnership will create alternative, 18-month online bachelor's degree program.