Education
Federal Judge Dismisses Waukesha ‘Rainbowland’ Lawsuit
Former Waukesha teacher said her First Amendment rights were violated when she was fired.
Oct 3rd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
FAFSA Remains Open Despite Federal Shutdown
UW System President Jay Rothman urges high school students to apply for student aid.
Oct 2nd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Director Takes Over Beleaguered MPS HR Department
Outsider brings diverse experience to challenged department.
Oct 1st, 2025 by Terry Falk
New Wisconsin School Test Data Shows Alarming Racial Disparities
Just under half of Wisconsin’s third through eighth graders are performing at grade level in math and reading.
Sep 26th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Amid Visa Uncertainty, MPS Pauses International Teacher Program
Superintendent also says to expect several school closures in coming years.
Sep 25th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
What Do the NAEP Tests Tell Us About Student Achievement?
Both nationally and locally a notable decline since 2017. Why?
Sep 24th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Sale of Former MPS School Falls Through
Choice school had planned to purchase the Eschweiler-designed building.
Sep 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Creates New Emergency Protocol
Shooting incidents at schools across county has pushed system to act.
Sep 21st, 2025 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Federal Grant Funding Wisconsin Foreign Languages for 60 Years Cut
Congress had approved funding. Thousands of state students will be affected.
Sep 20th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Top Wisconsin Education Official Calls Federal Government A ‘Bully’
In response, GOP leader says public schools are 'unaccountable.'
Sep 19th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Colleges Vow to Continue Serving Hispanic Students
Trump administration has cut grant grants for 600 Hispanic-serving institutions.
Sep 16th, 2025 by Natalie Yahr
Milwaukee Reading Coalition Hopes to Transform Instruction
MPS superintendent, mayor back effort targeting Milwaukee third graders.
Sep 15th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
