Education
MPS Makes Progress on Science of Reading
Leadership still needs to win to get buy-in from some teachers.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Terry Falk
$43 Million Later, MPS Says Classrooms Are Safe From Lead Dust
Superintendent Brenda Cassellius and city leaders mark the end of cleanup effort.
Dec 18th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Property Taxes Up By The Most Since 2018
Includes 7.8% average hike in WI school property taxes, the most in 30 years.
Dec 17th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Libraries and Museums See Federal Grants Restored
Patrons of all ages put pressure on members of Congress with postcard campaign.
Dec 17th, 2025 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
On Campaign Trail, Barnes Pushes State-Funded Universal Child Care
At Pewaukee center, parents and providers tell the Democratic hopeful that low wages and teacher shortages are closing classroom doors statewide.
Dec 12th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Legislative Panel Approves Teaching Requirements for UW Faculty
Republicans added the requirement to the recently approved state budget.
Dec 12th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Employ Milwaukee Moving To Edge of Downtown
County's workforce development agency will colocate with health care initiative.
Dec 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Health Care Costs Are Overwhelming Wisconsin Teacher Salaries
Data shows average teacher spends 20% of their salary on health care benefits.
Dec 10th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Report Shows More Than 1 in 3 Wisconsin Students Need Reading Intervention
Problem is worst for 1st graders, new state report shows.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Literacy Report Says 36% of Youngest Students ‘At Risk’
36% of 4K through third grade Wisconsin students below 25th percentile for reading.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
MPS Offering Alternative Transportation for Homeless Students
District leasing 20 minivans. MPS has about 5,000 homeless students.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin High Schools Seek to Offer More College Classes
But it often means teachers must go back to school for graduate degree.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Miranda Dunlap and Natalie Yahr
