Education
GED Program at MATC Gives Students a Second Chance
Nearly 300 Milwaukee area students recently completed their degrees.
May 27th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Holdover on UW Board Says He Won’t Step Down
UW Regent Robert Atwell advised by Vos to stay on Board until replacement confirmed.
May 25th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioUWM Chancellor Apologizes After Jewish Groups Condemn Protest Agreement
UW system president praises Mone's 'reassessment' but UWM says deal still stands.
May 22nd, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public RadioBoard Proposal Would Take Away Two Carmen Charter School Facilities
Carmen's backers protest, board and superintendent back a month delay on proposal.
May 22nd, 2024 by Terry FalkState Health Department Reinstates Vaccine Requirements for School Children
Legislature had blocked vaccine requirements for chickenpox, meningitis.
May 21st, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerCandidate Announces for Aisha Carr’s Former School Board Seat
James Ferguson II is first candidate to announce. Special election is scheduled for Nov. 5.
May 20th, 2024 by Graham KilmerJewish Groups, Rothman Condemn UWM Deal with Pro-Palestinian Protestors
The Water Council says it never had ties to Israeli groups.
May 15th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioThe Ups and Downs of Milwaukee’s School Enrollment
Regular school enrollment barely changed, charter schools down, statistics vary between MPS and DPI.
May 13th, 2024 by Terry FalkMPS Lost Just 51 Students This Year
Has long-term decline in enrollment ended? MPS officials see encouraging signs.
May 5th, 2024 by Terry FalkEmbattled School Board Director Aisha Carr Resigns
Carr has been a controversial school board director, and faced a potential disciplinary investigation.
May 2nd, 2024 by Graham KilmerMIAD Faces Huge Shortfall, Staff Cuts
Decisions on $2.8 million budget shortfall made with lack of transparency, some complain.
Apr 30th, 2024 by Bruce MurphyKohl Philanthropies Donates $2 Million to New Public Museum
Grant supports new museum facility and free membership for educators.
Apr 30th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer