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As DEI Efforts Targeted, DPI Leader Wins Diversity Award

As DEI Efforts Targeted, DPI Leader Wins Diversity Award

Superintendent Jill Underly notes challenges facing minority, LGBTQ+ students.

Dec 9th, 2024 by
New State School Report Cards Released

New State School Report Cards Released

Most districts did well. Milwaukee suburbs lead the way. Changes in format criticized.

Nov 20th, 2024 by
MPS Issues Won’t Impact State Aid Payments To Other Districts

MPS Issues Won’t Impact State Aid Payments To Other Districts

Two-thirds of Wisconsin's 421 districts will receive more aid next school year. MPS docked $43 million.

Oct 16th, 2024 by
State Test Scores Show Nearly Half of Students at Grade Level

State Test Scores Show Nearly Half of Students at Grade Level

Better than last year on reading and math but new tests make comparisons difficult.

Oct 8th, 2024 by
State Audit of DPI Prioritized Over Fish and Wildlife Analysis

State Audit of DPI Prioritized Over Fish and Wildlife Analysis

Evers calls GOP-led audit 'ridiculous,' legislators say its needed.

Sep 9th, 2024 by
MPS Submits Missing Financial Information To State

MPS Submits Missing Financial Information To State

Board will first pick interim superintendent to replace Posley, then launch national search.

Jun 6th, 2024 by
Special Report: Seclusion and Restraint of Kids in Wisconsin Schools
Special Report

Seclusion and Restraint of Kids in Wisconsin Schools

Nearly 13,000 incidents reported in 2021-22. ‘Districts should not torture children.’

Mar 18th, 2024 by
State Budget Gives No Funding Increase to 40% of School Districts

State Budget Gives No Funding Increase to 40% of School Districts

Total funding up 3% but Madison got a decrease and Racine got 22% increase.

Jul 5th, 2023 by
K-12 Education: State Data on Student Transfers Missing
K-12 Education

State Data on Student Transfers Missing

MPS suspects private schools push students out after getting them counted for state aid.

Mar 28th, 2023 by
Should State’s Schools Require Financial Literacy Course?

Should State’s Schools Require Financial Literacy Course?

17 states require it. Evers, some Republicans favor it, but won't fully fund it.

Mar 13th, 2023 by
GOP Plan Puts Students, Teachers At Risk?

GOP Plan Puts Students, Teachers At Risk?

Legislators require federal education aid to be used to push in-school instruction.

Feb 15th, 2021 by
MPS Finalizes Reopening Plans

MPS Finalizes Reopening Plans

Schools will bring students back in phases.

Jan 29th, 2021 by
What To Expect with MPS Reopening

What To Expect with MPS Reopening

Answers to questions about testing, childcare and sick leave for teachers.

Jul 23rd, 2020 by