Education
Campaign Wants You To “Vote Yes For MPS” On School Referendum
Group urges voters to support property tax increase for students.
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Bill That Would Hold Students Back For Truancy Passes First Major Hurdle
Assembly passes bill that would make frequently absent students repeat their current grade, sends it to Senate.
Feb 21st, 2024 by Sarah Lehr and Anya Van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislature Approves Reduction in Educator Licensing Requirements
Republican backers say their aim is easing a workforce shortage
Feb 21st, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Department of Public Instruction Asks Lawmakers To Approve New Reading Curriculum
Proposal overrides the Literacy Council, which DPI says failed to meet deadlines.
Feb 21st, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats Were For Uncoupling Voucher Funding, Why The Change?
School choice groups asks why Dems ran away from proposal to separate funding from property taxes.
Feb 20th, 2024 by Nicholas Kelly
Trans Youth Feel Less Safe Than LGBTQ+ Counterparts At School
Report find more inclusive curricula, protective policies needed.
Feb 18th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Concordia University Is Latest College To Face Financial Challenges
Move follows 2023 closing of nearby Cardinal Stritch University
Feb 16th, 2024 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Committee Votes To Overhaul Voucher School Funding
Governor Evers has already signaled his opposition.
Feb 15th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Senators Pass Parental Bill of Rights
And reject free school meals. Bill passed earlier by Senate next goes to governor.
Feb 14th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Bill Requires UW ‘Automatic Admission’
Legislature passes mandate for UW-Madison to accept top 5% of high school grads, other universities the top 10%.
Feb 14th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Plan Commission Rejects For-Profit Nursing School
Unanimous decision sets up high-stakes council vote, possible court challenge.
Feb 13th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Lost 18% of School Bus Drivers in Last 15 Years
And many drivers are 65 or older, new report finds.
Feb 13th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
