Education
Survey of Wisconsin High Schoolers Finds Increase In Depression, Screen Time
50% report having anxiety, 33% depression. Recreational use of digital devices growing.
May 26th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Faces Future Financial Crisis
System will see deficits explode beginning in 2026-27 school year.
May 22nd, 2023 by Terry Falk
Cardinal Stritch Holds Last Graduation
240 graduates at last commencement of university closing after 85 years.
May 22nd, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
College Completion Program Showing Impressive Results
All-In Milwaukee focused on students from lower-income families.
May 19th, 2023 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Funding Could Have Huge Impact on Families, Economy
Child care program could build the workforce behind our workforce.
May 18th, 2023 by Vincent Lyles and Ellen M. Gilligan
State’s Students Missed Nearly a Month of School Last Year
Chronic absenteeism climbing since start of pandemic, particular high at MPS.
May 16th, 2023 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Bill Would Restrict Books, Prosecute School Staff
Goal is to 'help school districts do their jobs to prevent obscene material.'
May 14th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
MPS Budget Underfunds Teaching Positions
Shortfall will hit $74 million, 14.4% of needed funding in 2024, report finds.
May 14th, 2023 by Terry Falk
Bipartisan Plan Aims To Change How Children Learn To Read
Phonics-focused curriculum would be modeled after efforts in more than 30 other states.
May 12th, 2023 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
2,000 MPS Students Go Around The Globe Through World Fair
Private donors bring United Nations project to 16 schools.
May 11th, 2023 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Will Armed Police at MPS Hurt Schools?
Opponents of proposal for 25 armed officers say it will hurt teacher recruitment, target students of color.
May 10th, 2023 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Taxpayers Support Schools That Can Discriminate
Dozens of voucher schools have policies excluding LGBTQ+ and disabled students.
May 8th, 2023 by Phoebe Petrovic, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
