State Rules for School Voucher Applications Changed
A lawsuit has just made it easier for families to prove they're eligible for school choice vouchers.
Jul 3rd, 2020
K-12 Teachers Don’t Reflect Students’ Diversity
Study finds state's teachers of color up by 22.5% in last decade while students of color rose 28%.
Jun 30th, 2020
Milwaukee Public Schools Terminates Police Contract
Unanimous vote of the school board ends funding for school resource officers.
Jun 19th, 2020
Will Students Need a Coronavirus Vaccine to Go to School?
Medical experts say yes, but a loophole remains for anti-vaxxers in Wisconsin.
Jun 13th, 2020
Summer Schools Will Be Mostly Online
Amid pandemic, school districts in Milwaukee, other cities, will stick to virtual learning.
Jun 2nd, 2020
Reports of Child Abuse Plummet
Down nearly 50% in state. Experts fear cases aren’t being reported.
May 11th, 2020
Schools Face Uncertain Financial Future
New report projects shrinking funding. "So many revenue sources are falling.”
May 6th, 2020
87% of School Funding Referendums Passed
Near-record year for approvals. Local funding makes up for state real-dollar declines.
May 4th, 2020
MPS, Other Districts Using Pass/Fail for Second Semester
School leaders say it's most equitable grading system under Safer At Home order.
Apr 24th, 2020
Demand for Food Assistance Doubles in State
Food share applications rise by 5,000 per week, food banks balance face shrinking supply.
Apr 20th, 2020
Near-Record Year for School Referendums
Spring election’s voters pass more than 80% of local school funding referendums.
Apr 15th, 2020
School Districts Adjust to Distance Learning
Drop-offs, drive-ups and digital classrooms being used in state’s schools.
Apr 13th, 2020
$1.6 Billion in School Funding Voted on Tuesday
Results of these referendums may not come until April 23.
Apr 10th, 2020
