Education

• In Transfers, Public Schools Often Deny Students With Disabilities

  Jun 5th, 2023 by Mario Koran

  Charter and choice "cherry picking" is well known. But public schools also involved through open enrollment.

• Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies Common at State’s Voucher Schools

  Jun 1st, 2023 by Phoebe Petrovic

  Some taxpayer-supported private schools expel students for being gay or transgender.

• New UWM Program Trains Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners

  May 30th, 2023 by Rich Kremer

  Currently only 100 in the state. Program focuses on culturally-informed care for victims.

• A ‘Normalized Fear’ of School Shootings

  May 28th, 2023 by Corri Hess

  Gun lockdown drills, fear of mass shootings has become normal in state's schools.

• Eyes on Milwaukee

  Common Ground, MPS Celebrate New Washington High School Athletic Complex

  May 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene

  New playfield and track have been eight years in the making.

• Survey of Wisconsin High Schoolers Finds Increase In Depression, Screen Time

  May 26th, 2023 by Evan Casey

  50% report having anxiety, 33% depression. Recreational use of digital devices growing.

• K-12 Education

  MPS Faces Future Financial Crisis

  May 22nd, 2023 by Terry Falk

  System will see deficits explode beginning in 2026-27 school year.

• Cardinal Stritch Holds Last Graduation

  May 22nd, 2023 by Rich Kremer

  240 graduates at last commencement of university closing after 85 years.

• College Completion Program Showing Impressive Results

  May 19th, 2023 by Corri Hess

  All-In Milwaukee focused on students from lower-income families.

• Op Ed

  State Funding Could Have Huge Impact on Families, Economy

  May 18th, 2023 by Vincent Lyles and Ellen M. Gilligan

  Child care program could build the workforce behind our workforce.

• State’s Students Missed Nearly a Month of School Last Year

  May 16th, 2023 by Corri Hess

  Chronic absenteeism climbing since start of pandemic, particular high at MPS.

• GOP Bill Would Restrict Books, Prosecute School Staff

  May 14th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes

  Goal is to 'help school districts do their jobs to prevent obscene material.'