Education
Kenosha Schools Considers Drastic Cuts to Address $17 Million Deficit
Including cutting sports, arts and 40 teaching positions if November referendum fails.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Walking Tour Spotlights Black Contributors to Wisconsin’s Capital City
Wisconsin Historical Society walking tour tells the story of Madison's Black history.
Jun 21st, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Court Tosses Minority Grant, But Options Remain To Aid Students
Education policy expert urges Wisconsin to repurpose funds and confront affordability issue.
Jun 20th, 2026 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Literacy Leader Inherits High Goals, Withheld Funds And Low Scores
DPI’s Kaylee Jackson must navigate Act 20 mandates after a funding fight slowed the state’s reading overhaul.
Jun 20th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Supreme Court Ends Wisconsin Minority College Grant Program
Justices unanimously rule program for students of color unconstitutional.
Jun 19th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
The New Math In Wisconsin Schools, Fewer Students and More Staff
A 7% staffing increase and rising special education needs collide with shrinking enrollment rolls statewide.
Jun 18th, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Democratic Leader Lays Out Policy Plans If Party Wins Trifecta
Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein points to school funding, property taxes and more.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Cassellius Seeks to Hire 89 More MPS Teachers
But given decline in state's teacher salaries and benefits, that's not easy.
Jun 15th, 2026 by Terry Falk
Moore, Pocan Push To Repeal School Choice Tax Credit
Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act would undo a key piece of last year’s budget bill.
Jun 12th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Federal Student Loan Rules Hit July 1 For Wisconsin Borrowers
End of SAVE plan, new caps and repayment options could reshape debt for 700,000 residents.
Jun 12th, 2026 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
DPI Sued Over Allegedly Secret Wisconsin Dells Meeting
IRG says public notice and access were wrongly denied in 2024 session.
Jun 11th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS, Mayor Hail Success of ‘Adopt-A-School’
Volunteer program helped increase student attendance and engagement, officials say.
Jun 10th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
