Education
UWM Panther Pride Now Stretches 9 Quadrillion Miles
The closest black hole to Earth becomes the official UWM star.
Sep 8th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Rules Against Milwaukee County Diversion of School Library Funds
State budget provision diverted money to fund DA positions. WILL filed legal challenge.
Sep 8th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers’ Rhetoric Doesn’t Match Reality on School Funding
He's tussled with Republicans, but both sides have oversold their underfunding of schools.
Sep 8th, 2026 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Faces of a New School Year
Milwaukee students share their hopes and goals and struggles.
Sep 7th, 2026 by Jonathan Aguilar, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Lincoln Elementary School Moves to Pulaski High
Some hiccups amid optimism as students and staff make the adjustment.
Sep 2nd, 2026 by Terry Falk
MPS Invests $18 Million to Upgrade 6 Schools
Four of the improved schools could ultimately absorb students from schools targeted for closure.
Sep 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Some Wisconsin Technical College Programs Have 2-3 Year Waiting Lists
The waitlists in high-demand fields can pinch worker pipeline for regional employers.
Sep 1st, 2026 by Mackenzie Krumme, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW-Platteville Asking If Students Vaccinated as Measles Outbreak Hits State
Students asked to voluntarily disclose their status. Other UW campuses may follow suit.
Sep 1st, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
5 Things to Watch For in Milwaukee Public Schools This Year
Fewer teacher vacancies, more investment in central city schools, another funding referendum?
Aug 31st, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Racine School Board Clash Escalates Over Facebook Slur Aimed At Women
Dem Party chair Kelly Gallaher files complaint against board clerk and GOP challenger to Rep. Angelina Cruz.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Parent Group Pushing Madison Schools to Limit All Screens in Classrooms
Not just cell phones, which are already limited, but use of Chromebooks and other technology.
Aug 24th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
U.S. Department of Education Investigates MPS for Racial Bias in Discipline
A bias against white students? MPS statistics show Black students more likely to be disciplined.
Aug 21st, 2026 by Alex Klaus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
