Education
Will Taxpayers Pay Salaries of College Players?
WI Legislature adds another category of millionaire players subsidized by taxpayers.
Mar 24th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
National Conservative Group Targets Wisconsin School Board Races
1776 Project PAC, backed by Richard Uihlein, spending 250% more on races this year.
Mar 23rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
WI Democrats Float $1.3 Billion Plan for Schools Amid Tax Cut Talks
Proposal hikes funding for special education and general school aid.
Mar 17th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
70 School Districts Have Referendums on April Ballots
Three districts in Wisconsin talk about why they need financial help.
Mar 17th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
68 of 72 Wisconsin Counties Face Decline in Public School Students
Decades-long trend has districts across state considering closing, merging schools.
Mar 16th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hmong American Peace Academy Awarded for Academic Growth
One of only two schools in Wisconsin to win national award. How did it succeed?
Mar 15th, 2026 by Alex Klaus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
$14.6 Million Athlete Pay Plan for UW-Madison Hits Bipartisan Roadblock
Senate Republicans split on funding and NIL rules, leaving bill dependent on Democrats who also balked.
Mar 12th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crowd Opposes MPS Staff Cuts
But what are alternatives? Divided board backs plan to cut 263 staff to solve deficit.
Mar 11th, 2026 by Terry Falk
The Legacy of Terry Coffman
Coffman, 80, led MIAD for 20 years, helped revitalize Third Ward.
Mar 11th, 2026 by Michael Horne
70% of UW-Madison Faculty Are Liberal, Survey Finds
Less than 10% are conservative. Faculty admit differing views would affect hiring.
Mar 10th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Universities Moving Toward 3-Year Degrees?
Mount Mary offers 95-credit degree. Universities of Wisconsin could follow.
Mar 10th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
WI Supreme Court Could Order More School Aid
Lawsuit says current system violates state constitution and 2000 court ruling.
Mar 9th, 2026 by Steven Walters
