Education
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
MPS To Add 150 Classroom Staff While Cutting Central Office Jobs
$24.6 million plan shifts resources from non-classroom roles to teachers and aides in schools.
Apr 13th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Razor-Thin Wins, Costly Losses In Wisconsin’s 75 School Referendums
Butternut passed by one vote, Sauk Prairie and Fond du Lac fell short, and Appleton scored a decisive $60 million win.
Apr 10th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rothman Says He Was Blindsided. Regents Tell A Different Story.
At a tense Senate hearing, UW leaders detail concerns about his leadership while staying mum on closed-door talks.
Apr 9th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW Board of Regents Fires President Jay Rothman
Rothman refused to step down, demanded reasons. Legislator calls it a 'hatchet job.'
Apr 8th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Has Become Proving Ground to Save Rohingya Language
Striving to save unique culture of some 4,000 former refuges from Myanmar.
Apr 7th, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
