Education
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
DPI Hopes Federal Grant Will Help Address Shortage of Special Education Teachers
Half of Wisconsin’s special education teachers quit after 8 years. $10.5 million grant could help.
Aug 20th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
UWM’s Affordable Textbook Initiative Cuts Costs for Students
Open Textbook and Educational Resources, launched in 2015, has saved students millions of dollars.
Aug 19th, 2026 by Elissa Eaton, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW System Will Freeze Tuition for 2 Years If State Invests $190 Million
4-Year Tuition Pledge and work to learn programs announced ahead of 2027 budget negotiations.
Aug 18th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
We Energies, Milwaukee Schools Partnership Opens Career Doors for Students
Utility offers apprenticeships for high school students that lead to jobs in the industry.
Aug 17th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gay Wisconsin Principal Says School Board Fired Him Over Sexuality
Federal lawsuit alleges fabricated complaints, grooming claims and anti-LGBTQ+ bias in Raymond School District.
Aug 14th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s Brain Drain Ranks Second-Worst In Nation, Report Finds
New analysis shows young college graduates leaving faster than they are arriving, worrying business leaders.
Aug 13th, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW System Seeks $90 Million To Train 35,000 Health Workers
Healthy Wisconsin plan would expand health care workforce over the next decade amid rising demand.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
A Century-Old School, A Trash Can And A Five-Alarm Inferno
Plus: MPS faces sprinkler problem that could cost $280 million to fix.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrats For Governor Split Over Future Of Wisconsin School Vouchers, Funding
Some candidates would phase out vouchers, others say ending them now is unrealistic for families and schools.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
More MPS Students Are Graduating, Going to College
It's good news, but the reasons for it are complicated.
Aug 8th, 2026 by Terry Falk
