Education
Marquette University Names Kimo Ah Yun New President
University's provost will become first person of color to lead Marquette.
Nov 20th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
New State School Report Cards Released
Most districts did well. Milwaukee suburbs lead the way. Changes in format criticized.
Nov 20th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Watertown School District Adopts More Restrictive Transgender Policies
Will other school districts in state follow suit?
Nov 19th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Test Results ‘Worthless’?
Changes in tests make it difficult to measure how MPS students are doing.
Nov 18th, 2024 by Terry Falk
2024 A Record Year for School, Local Funding Referendums
Hundreds of school districts, 31 local governments asked voters for more funding.
Nov 16th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Superintendent Jill Underly Proposes Lead Water Removal Program For Schools
Milwaukee has already targeting replacing lead service lines serving schools.
Nov 15th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Marquette University Refuses Union Recognition on Religious Grounds
University relying on religious freedom protections to side step union election.
Nov 15th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin DPI’s Proposed 2-Year Budget Seeks $4 Billion in New Spending
State superintendent wants to boost special education funding to 90% of costs.
Nov 11th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislative Committee Backs UW-Madison Spin-Off
Helping UW-Madison compete nationally or creating duplicative administration?
Nov 4th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Carroll University Launches Wellness Program To Treat Student Anxiety, Homesickness
The Wellness Advocate initiative works to address surge of social issues arising from pandemic-triggered isolation.
Nov 1st, 2024 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kaul Asks State Supreme Court To Order Release of $50 Million Literacy Fund
Dane County judge previously rejected request to release the money. Legislature has held funding.
Oct 31st, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Public Schools Unanimously Passes $1.5 Billion Budget
13 schools could close, merge as part of long-range facilities plan.
Oct 30th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
