Education
Federal Funds Cut for WI Program Serving Children with Hearing and Vision Loss
US Department of Education cuts another nearly $11 million in grants to state.
Sep 10th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioLoss of International Students Hits UW Campuses
Despite those declines, total enrollment up at 8 of 13 UW campuses.
Sep 10th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioNational Test Scores Show Declines for 8th and 12th Graders
NAEP tests show declines since 2019 in math, reading and science scores.
Sep 9th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioCounty Board Demands WIAA Address Hate Speech in H.S. Sports
Officials say sports governing body hasn't taken action to stop racial taunts, harassment at games.
Sep 7th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioNew MPS Superintendent Wants To Reconfigure School-Grade Configuration
Brenda Cassellius wants to move to a pre-K-6 and 7-12 grade model.
Sep 4th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioSee Inside New Martin Luther King Library
New branch library opens with celebration Saturday.
Sep 4th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneEnglish-Learning Students Get Jump On College At MPS High School
South Division High School offers dual enrollment program.
Sep 1st, 2025 by Alex Klaus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceWashington County Plans To Sell Former UWM Campus To Christian School
Community members are divided over proposal.
Sep 1st, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioOnly 2.8% of MPS Students Participated in Dual Enrollment
Program helps students prepare for college success. Why the low numbers?
Aug 29th, 2025 by Alex Klaus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceUW-Madison Part of a Wave of Active Shooter Hoaxes Across US
'By the time the truth gets out it’s a hoax, people are frightened to death.'
Aug 28th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Researchers Sound Alarm Over DEI-Related Research Cuts
40 Wisconsin grants have been terminated after US Supreme Court's NIH ruling.
Aug 26th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioIt’s Back to School for Kids. But What Will It Cost?
Parents are spending up to $858 per child on school supplies and clothing.
Aug 25th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio