Education

How Diverse Are UW System Campuses?

How Diverse Are UW System Campuses?

Diversity has improved, but underrepresented minorities are still less than 15%.

Op Ed: UW President Jay Rothman Should Resign
Op Ed

UW President Jay Rothman Should Resign

If not, Gov. Evers should call for the Board of Regents to remove him.

UW Regents Consult Attorneys In Fight Over DEI, Pay Raises

UW Regents Consult Attorneys In Fight Over DEI, Pay Raises

Evers has sued Legislature on issue. GOP legislators threaten to remove some regents.

UW Board of Regents Rejects Compromise on DEI, Pay Raises

UW Board of Regents Rejects Compromise on DEI, Pay Raises

9-8 vote a rare rebuke. Regents call it bad precedent and 'divisive...polarizing.'

Law Makes Financial Literacy A High School Graduation Requirement

Law Makes Financial Literacy A High School Graduation Requirement

Bipartisan proposal goes into effect with 2028 Wisconsin high school graduating class.

Wisconsin Paraprofessionals Would Get Lifetime Teaching Licenses Under Republican Proposal

Wisconsin Paraprofessionals Would Get Lifetime Teaching Licenses Under Republican Proposal

Bill aims to shrink teacher shortage, but would eliminate many requirements like four-year degrees.

Former Employees of Voucher School Discuss Safety Issues, ‘Third Friday’ Push

Former Employees of Voucher School Discuss Safety Issues, ‘Third Friday’ Push

HOPE Christian School comes under scrutiny following gym injury.

Your Right to Know: Protect the Rights of Student Journalists
Your Right to Know

Protect the Rights of Student Journalists

17 states have passed such legislation. Wisconsin should do the same.

New Park Will Be Built Atop 24th Street

New Park Will Be Built Atop 24th Street

One block of southside street near MPS school would become neighborhood amenity.

UW System President Suggests Less Liberal Arts for Poorer Students

UW System President Suggests Less Liberal Arts for Poorer Students

Rothman backs such program cuts at campuses with more low-income students.

After School Contract Scrutiny, Randall Resigns From RNC Post

After School Contract Scrutiny, Randall Resigns From RNC Post

Republican party leader Gerard Randall's nonprofit had received no-bid contract from MPS, but work was uncompleted, false board members declared.

Median Wisconsin Teacher Pay Down 12% Since 2009

Median Wisconsin Teacher Pay Down 12% Since 2009

Inflation and austerity have resulted in Wisconsin educators effectively getting paid less.