Education
Report Finds 25% of Childcare Providers Could Close Without State Support
New report from state agency bolsters Gov. Evers' case for $480 million childcare allocation.
Apr 11th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerTrump Administration Cuts More Than $12 Million in UW-Madison Research Funding
Lawsuit from Wisconsin and 15 other states says National Institutes of Health engaged in 'unlawful' effort to disrupt federal research grants.
Apr 11th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Supreme Court Finds Brothers Who Stole From School District Were Wrongfully Fired
Justice Janet Protasiewicz: The law leads to a 'strange result.'
Apr 10th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioTrump Administration Cancels Visas of 27 Students at UW Campuses
Rubio says 300 visas for international students at U.S. universities revoked.
Apr 9th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerMarquette University Responds to Federal Hazing Law
Stop Campus Hazing Act, signed into law under Biden, aims to reduce incidents.
Apr 9th, 2025 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public RadioFew Wisconsin Teacher Prep Programs Devote Enough Time to Math?
So says new report. 23% of Wisconsin 4th graders lack basic math knowledge.
Apr 8th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioEducation Funding Is Big Issue at West Allis State Budget Hearing
57 local school referendums passed in April election but many other districts hurting.
Apr 7th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerKaul Announces Three New Lawsuits Against Trump Administration
Challenging orders closing agencies, defunding research and changing election rules.
Apr 5th, 2025 by Graham KilmerWisconsin Schools Have 10 Days To Kill DEI Programs Or Risk Losing Federal Funding
Federal order places Title I funding for low-income students at risk.
Apr 4th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioNew MPS Superintendent Dumps Beleaguered Facilities Director
Top building manager gone as lead crisis drags on.
Apr 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneAmidst Lead Crisis, State Reprimands MPS Facilities Director
Three schools remain closed for lead issues.
Apr 3rd, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioFederal Head Start Office Serving Wisconsin Shuts Down
Four other regional offices closed. Head Start providers shocked.
Apr 2nd, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner