Education
Student Loan Defaults Surge in Wisconsin, U.S. After Federal Reprieve Ends
Over 1 in 7 state borrowers now in default, big increase since Trump ended SAVE repayment plan.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Natalie Yahr and Brittany Carloni
MPS May Send More Students on County Buses
One-fifth of students now get to school on MCTS buses. Officials weigh more use of that option.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Alex Klaus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee County Jail Joins National Program of Job Training, Education
Jail is the first site in Wisconsin to embrace IGNITE program and 38th in the nation.
Jul 15th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Intertribal Circle Has a New Home
Creating 'a permanent home for Native Americans in Milwaukee' and seeking donations.
Jul 14th, 2026 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Lincoln Avenue School Community Hopeful About Move to Pulaski
After fire destroying Lincoln, MPS announces its 450 students will move to Pulaski.
Jul 13th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Wisconsin Economists Are Watching Student Loan Bills Closely
Research shows rising payments can drag on housing, entrepreneurship and big-ticket purchases statewide.
Jul 10th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Families Keep Coming Back To This 130-Year-Old Wisconsin Camp
Phantom Lake YMCA Camp builds lifelong bonds as campers grow into counselors and carry on its traditions.
Jul 10th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lincoln Avenue Schools Burns Again, Demolition Approved
But big questions remain about what comes next.
Jul 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin DPI, Legislators Working on Plan to Improve Math Education
Fewer than half of Wisconsin students are proficient at math.
Jul 7th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
About 60% of Wisconsin School Districts Face Decline in State Aid
92 districts will see a 15% cut in 2026-27 school year. Property taxes will make up shortfall.
Jul 6th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
$34,000 Records Bill At Center Of Lawsuit Against DPI
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty challenges DPI’s cost estimate for license data review.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lincoln Avenue School Heavily Damaged By Five-Alarm Fire
Southside elementary school could be a total loss.
Jun 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
