Education
Some School Districts Could Dissolve If November Referendums Fail
Without more money, several small, rural school districts could be forced to shut down.
Oct 27th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Alverno College Uses Women’s Sports to Boost Enrollment
After years of declining enrollment, private college boosts numbers by emphasizing athletics.
Oct 26th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican Tom Tiffany Proposes Parents’ Bill of Rights
Bans transgender students from bathrooms, locker rooms that match their gender identity.
Oct 26th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Cyberattack Costs Rural School District $92,000, Dozens More Hit Statewide
Adams-Friendship’s loss is one of more than 40 cyber incidents reported in Wisconsin schools this year.
Oct 22nd, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Will Have Certified Teacher in Every Classroom
No vacancies for first time in years. Consolidation of some classes brings protests.
Oct 14th, 2026 by Terry Falk
MPS French Immersion School Parents Protest Reduced Staff, Classes
Officials cite lower enrollment in school's K4 classrooms.
Oct 13th, 2026 by Alex Klaus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Council Members Want To Bill MPS For City Attorney’s Time
Statute requires Milwaukee to provide legal services to MPS, but not who should pay.
Oct 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Grants Help Schools Meet New Financial Literacy Graduation Rule
Nearly $300,000 will support districts as Wisconsin requires a personal finance class to graduate.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Reports Show Violations at UW-Madison Primate Research Center
Documents show incidents of monkeys suffering. Facility hasn't been penalized by USDA.
Oct 6th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Conservative National Group Targets Wisconsin School Boards
Seeking to be 'a right-wing influence' or to improve school outcomes?
Oct 5th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
North Side Families Say MPS Closure Criteria Punish Their Schools
Parents and staff argue a new scoring tool ignores decades of disinvestment in District 4 schools.
Oct 4th, 2026 by Alex Klaus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
MPS Literacy Plan Shows Early Gains On State Reading Exams
District ELA proficiency ticks up, with 23 schools improving at least five points on Forward Exam.
Oct 2nd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
