Education
Apprenticeship Bill Targets Teacher Shortage
Students would attend college two years, then teach for two more before graduation.
Jan 9th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Bill Requires UW To Tell Out of State Students How to Vote at Home
Could lower youth vote in Wisconsin, add 'substantial administrative burden'?
Jan 3rd, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
Police Return to Milwaukee Public Schools
At least 25 officers back in schools, not requested by MPS but required by state shared revenue deal.
Jan 3rd, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Former Catholic School Sold To Charter School
Milwaukee Academy of Science is third charter school to take over former St. Michael's.
Dec 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Committee Supports $75,000 to Recruit Black Teachers
Board moving to reallocate money from controversial Milwaukee Education Partnership.
Dec 20th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW Pay Raises Approved After Nearly 6-Month GOP Blockade
Some 34,000 workers had to wait since July for standoff on DEI issue to be settled.
Dec 19th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vos Says UW Deal Is ‘First Step’ To End ‘Cancerous’ Diversity Practices
Assembly Speaker used his power to force UW system changes on diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
Dec 15th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Proposal Would Subject School Construction To Competitive Bidding
Wisconsin is one of three states where contracts can be awarded on no-bid basis.
Dec 15th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Following LGBTQ+, Racial Book Bans, ACLU Files Wave of Records Requests
Move follows surge in book bans, including a 400+ item request in Elkhorn.
Dec 14th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW Regents Backtrack, Take Republican DEI Deal
Regents vote to accept limits to DEI programs in return for pay raises for 34,000 employees and new engineering building.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Elkhorn School District Parent Seeks Ban on 444 Book Titles
Largest such request in nation? School district considers changing book policy.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rethinking Schools Rethinks Its Future
Milwaukee's nationally known progressive education group faces financial challenges.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Terry Falk
