Education
Legislators Withhold Funding to DPI Over Resort Spending
DPI denies it was travel junket, says funding cutoff may force job layoffs.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Should All Students Get Free School Lunches?
Gov. Evers supports it. But will it could hurt poorer school districts?
Feb 1st, 2026 by Terry Falk
Why Columbia Wanted UW-Madison’s Chancellor
Leaders from Columbia and Madison weigh in on her strengths.
Jan 30th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
DEI Backlash Puts Milwaukee’s Special Ed Teacher Pipeline at Risk
Trump’s order to eliminate DEI from schools leads to loss of $3.28 million grant.
Jan 24th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Plan Would Expand Online Mental Health Help for Wisconsin Teens
Pilot program would give at least 50,000 high school students access to virtual counseling and peer support.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Could Bill MPS Over Arcane State Law
City Attorney must provide legal services to MPS. Could it charge for this?
Jan 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
UWM’s New Program Connects With Students Before High School
ROAR program offers chances for young students to get involved with university.
Jan 21st, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
WI School District Sends Police to Parent’s Home Over TikTok Post
Mom's video shows why she now homeschools child. Pittsville district threatens lawsuit.
Jan 20th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
DPI Returns Final $8 Million Withheld From MPS
The funding was held back after MPS missed key financial reporting deadlines, triggering state scrutiny and a corrective plan.
Jan 16th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Only Half Of Wisconsin High Schoolers Feel A Sense Of Belonging
New state report links falling connection at school to worsening youth mental health.
Jan 15th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Website Presents New Face to Community
Revised site is more photo-heavy, informative and user-friendly.
Jan 11th, 2026 by Terry Falk
Bill Requires School Rules to Prevent Staff Grooming Students
To prevent sexual misconduct, policies must define appropriate interactions.
Jan 10th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
