Education
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
More Recess? Bill Would Give Every Student Council Candidate Their Wish
Proposal would mandate at least 60 minutes of recess through 6th grade.
Jan 8th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislators Debate Schools’ Policy on Pronoun Changes
Bill requires schools to inform parents if students change names, pronouns.
Jan 7th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
74,000 Student Loan Borrowers Could Get Wages Garnished
74 K in Wisconsin in default. Trump administration getting aggressive.
Jan 7th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
46% of State’s Private School Students Get Vouchers
New data documents dramatic rise of taxpayer support for private schools.
Jan 6th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
WI Technical Colleges Growing, 4-Year Universities Struggling
Helped by dual enrollment by high school students, technical colleges up 18%.
Jan 6th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Funds Freeze Threatens Child Care in Wisconsin
Trump administration says states must prove funding used 'legitimately.'
Jan 5th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
More Wisconsin Teachers Have Only Emergency Licenses
Up 20% since 2022. Schools face key staffing shortages, WPF report finds.
Dec 30th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
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
