Education
Wisconsin Leads Nation In Teacher Union Membership Losses
Union leaders dispute conservative think tank’s report even as membership falls sharply statewide.
May 29th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Budget Closes $46 Million Gap, Adds 159 Teaching Jobs
Board approves $1.6 billion plan with raises, smaller classes and more student services.
May 29th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s Teacher Apprenticeship Pilot Struggles To Scale Up
Only eight apprentices are enrolled statewide as districts balk at costs and future funding is uncertain.
May 29th, 2026 by Miranda Dunlap
Two Wisconsin Students Will Compete at Scripps National Spelling Bee
Students from New Berlin, Middleton will compete May 26-28 in Washington, DC.
May 25th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
After School Board Ban, Watertown Musicians Play On In Packed Church
Community members pack event to hear LGBTQ+ themed work 'A Mother of A Revolution!' performed live.
May 21st, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Led By Tom Tiffany, False Election Claims Still Pushed in Wisconsin
Tiffany supports FBI probe of 2020 election. Bipartisan Democracy Defense Project criticizes it.
May 20th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Contesting Federal Redefinition of Nursing Degrees
Are nursing degrees not 'professional'? Suit argues Trump administration exceeds its authority.
May 19th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW Board of Regents Leader Defends Rothman Firing
And talks about what the regents are looking for in a new UW system president.
May 19th, 2026 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Says School Leaders ‘Beside Themselves’ at Failure of Funding Deal
Governor said he was assured of Republican support, which Tiffany helped peel away.
May 18th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Tech Colleges Fought Evers-Vos-LeMahieu Spending Plan
System president says the surplus deal shifted money “from one pocket to another” without new support.
May 15th, 2026 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Uihlein Makes $10 Million “Game Changer” Gift To UWM Freshwater School
Endowment supports students, faculty, water policy center and research vessels on the Great Lakes.
May 15th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Watertown Board Cites ‘Indoctrination’ In Ban On LGBTQ+ Themed Music
Officials say the instrumental work violates a controversial issues policy.
May 14th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
