Education

• Op Ed

  UW System Drives Wisconsin’s Economy

  Jul 15th, 2019 by Andrew S. Petersen

  And returns $23 dollars for every $1 invested. Strong state support pays off.

• Murphy’s Law

  The Truth About Busing

  Jul 11th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy

  Is Harris or Biden right? The impact of busing in Milwaukee and other cities.

• Effort Improves City’s Recreation Areas

  Jul 9th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman

  MPS has invested $12 million in rebuilding, renovating outdoor athletic and play facilities.

• The Contrarian

  Kamala Is Dead Wrong on Busing

  Jul 8th, 2019 by George Mitchell

  And the Milwaukee busing plan was a dramatic example of this.

• The Educator

  The Move Away From Standardized Tests

  Jul 8th, 2019 by Terry Falk

  Marquette and other colleges no longer require ACT or SAT. Why?

• School Groups Divided About State Budget

  Jul 4th, 2019 by Shamane Mills

  Happy Evers increased spending, but it’s still short of what’s needed, they say.

• High Court Says Governor Rules Over Schools

  Jun 26th, 2019 by Laurel White

  Conservative majority’s decision says elected state superintendent must get governor’s approval for rule changes.

• Blackwell Gives At Risk Youth A Better Future

  Jun 24th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer

  Blackwell was thrust into a political battle when Trump administration announced closure

• Indian Community School Preserves, Teaches Native Culture

  Jun 21st, 2019 by Mark Doremus

  Students take part in end of the year powwow, engage with native culture.

• Will Schools End Alternative Lunches?

  Jun 19th, 2019 by Corri Hess

  Cudahy School board may change policy. Bill in state Legislature would end “lunch shaming”.

• MPS Centers Connect Students to College

  Jun 19th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman

  Since 2017, College and Career Centers at 20 high schools have helped 17,500 students, handled 95,000 visits.

• Statewide Meetings Held on Student Loans

  Jun 16th, 2019 by Hope Kirwan

  Governor’s task force holds meetings across Wisconsin to understand crisis, find answers.