Education
Federal Reports Show Violations at UW-Madison Primate Research Center
Documents show incidents of monkeys suffering. Facility hasn't been penalized by USDA.
Oct 6th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Conservative National Group Targets Wisconsin School Boards
Seeking to be 'a right-wing influence' or to improve school outcomes?
Oct 5th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
North Side Families Say MPS Closure Criteria Punish Their Schools
Parents and staff argue a new scoring tool ignores decades of disinvestment in District 4 schools.
Oct 4th, 2026 by Alex Klaus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
MPS Literacy Plan Shows Early Gains On State Reading Exams
District ELA proficiency ticks up, with 23 schools improving at least five points on Forward Exam.
Oct 2nd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
$11 Million UW Project Targets Smoking In Low-Income Communities
Researchers will partner with safety-net clinics in Wisconsin and Massachusetts over five years.
Oct 1st, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Farm-to-School Initiative Will Grow Greens Inside MPS Classrooms
USDA grant funds hydroponic growing systems, training and local food connections.
Sep 30th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
The Real Cost of Weakening Head Start Standards
Wisconsin advocates warn that slashing federal standards could mean larger classes and less support for kids in need.
Sep 29th, 2026 by Ruth Schmidt and Jennie Mauer
‘We Screwed Up,’ Mayor Rescinds Nomination of New Library Director
Jean Darnell will not serve as new leader of Milwaukee Public Library.
Sep 29th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Walks A Tightrope On School Discipline and Civil Rights
District efforts to cut suspensions for Black and Brown students now face a Title VI investigation by the Trump administration.
Sep 25th, 2026 by Terry Falk
Underly Calls For School Funding Overhaul, Conservatives Say Money Not The Issue
State of Education speech sparks clash over whether Wisconsin schools need more cash or more reform.
Sep 25th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
$23 Million Federal Grant Brings New College Support To 20 MPS Schools
GEAR UP will follow current fourth through seventh graders into their first year after graduation.
Sep 24th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor Picks AI-Focused Educator To Lead Milwaukee Public Library
Jean Darnell, a former school librarian and AI policy consultant, picked to lead $33 million department.
Sep 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
