Education
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cardinal Stritch Holds Last Graduation
May 22nd, 2023 by Rich Kremer
240 graduates at last commencement of university closing after 85 years.
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College Completion Program Showing Impressive Results
May 19th, 2023 by Corri Hess
All-In Milwaukee focused on students from lower-income families.
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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.
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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.
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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.'