Education

Former Employees of Voucher School Discuss Safety Issues, ‘Third Friday’ Push

Former Employees of Voucher School Discuss Safety Issues, ‘Third Friday’ Push

HOPE Christian School comes under scrutiny following gym injury.

Your Right to Know: Protect the Rights of Student Journalists
Your Right to Know

Protect the Rights of Student Journalists

17 states have passed such legislation. Wisconsin should do the same.

New Park Will Be Built Atop 24th Street

New Park Will Be Built Atop 24th Street

One block of southside street near MPS school would become neighborhood amenity.

UW System President Suggests Less Liberal Arts for Poorer Students

UW System President Suggests Less Liberal Arts for Poorer Students

Rothman backs such program cuts at campuses with more low-income students.

After School Contract Scrutiny, Randall Resigns From RNC Post

After School Contract Scrutiny, Randall Resigns From RNC Post

Republican party leader Gerard Randall's nonprofit had received no-bid contract from MPS, but work was uncompleted, false board members declared.

Median Wisconsin Teacher Pay Down 12% Since 2009

Median Wisconsin Teacher Pay Down 12% Since 2009

Inflation and austerity have resulted in Wisconsin educators effectively getting paid less.

GOP Proposal Requires Libraries To Tell Parents What Their Kids Are Reading

GOP Proposal Requires Libraries To Tell Parents What Their Kids Are Reading

A separate proposal would repeal librarian protection for distributing obscene materials.

Nearly 1,000 MPS Students Haven’t Attended A Single Day of School This Year

Nearly 1,000 MPS Students Haven’t Attended A Single Day of School This Year

District Attorney's office doesn't have capacity to prosecute all the truancy cases.

Public School Libraries Will See Record Support From State Fund

Public School Libraries Will See Record Support From State Fund

Common School Fund from sale of public lands up by 25%, hitting record high.

Wisconsin Reading Law Could Be Amended For Bilingual Learners

Wisconsin Reading Law Could Be Amended For Bilingual Learners

Parents, educators concerned about reading tests being conducted in English.

Milwaukee Public Schools Ending Contract With GOP Leader’s Nonprofit

Milwaukee Public Schools Ending Contract With GOP Leader’s Nonprofit

Decade-long no-bid partnership for Gerard Randall coming to an end following questioning by board.

83% Of Public Schools in State Met Expectations on Tests

83% Of Public Schools in State Met Expectations on Tests

State report card also shows 80% of private choice schools met expectations.