Education
MPS Faces Rising Borrowing Costs After Credit Downgrades
Lower ratings from S&P and Fitch could make it pricier to fund school projects and refinance debt.
Apr 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
State To Embed Literacy Coaches In 11 Milwaukee Public Schools
Part of effort that will send coaches to 54 schools statewide.
Apr 30th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump Administration Wants Wisconsin to Return $20M in COVID-19 Funds
Funds went to private schools as approved by Biden administration, state DPI says.
Apr 28th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Failed Referendums Trigger School Cuts, Closures Across Wisconsin
26 referendums failed. Some school districts considering closing altogether.
Apr 28th, 2026 by Miranda Dunlap
Teachers in Milwaukee, Madison Plan Pro-Immigrant Demonstration Friday
Madison schools canceled Friday after 70% of teachers said they would be absent.
Apr 28th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Celebrates Earth Day on Sustainable Playground
Milwaukee school district has received nearly $40 million to support green initiatives.
Apr 22nd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why UW President Candidates May Hesitate
The clumsy firing of Jay Rothman might discourage some top candidates.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Steven Walters
WI Republicans Seek to Dismiss Public Education Funding Lawsuit
Suit cites state constitution mandate that all children must have access to sound basic education.
Apr 18th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican Legislators Say DPI Violated Open Meetings Law With Dells Trip
DPI says education session included teachers, private vendor per state statute
Apr 16th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
61% of School Referendums in Wisconsin Passed
State voters approved 46 of 75 local referendums, hiking property taxes by $564 million.
Apr 16th, 2026 by Hongyu Liu and Miranda Dunlap
Legislature Leaves Open Issues of Gerrymandering, Tax Relief
GOP leaders leave special session open, saying they want talks with Gov. Evers.
Apr 15th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Medical College of Wisconsin Names New President
Neurosurgery professor and dean Shekar N. Kurpad to replace Dr. John Raymond in July.
Apr 14th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
