Education

State Superintendent Urges Legislators To ‘Do Their Job,’ Boost School Funding

State Superintendent Urges Legislators To ‘Do Their Job,’ Boost School Funding

Jill Underly 'surprised and hurt' that Joint Finance Committee hasn't invited her to testify.

Vote Tuesday: School Board Candidates
Vote Tuesday

School Board Candidates

Three contested races, including a citywide race.

UW Regents Approve 5% Tuition Hike

UW Regents Approve 5% Tuition Hike

First increase in a decade. UW President says it's necessary to deal with inflation.

MATC Played Role In Ending Federal Ban On Grants For Incarcerated Students
GOP Legislators Plan Hearings on UW System’s Lack of ‘Intellectual Diversity’

GOP Legislators Plan Hearings on UW System’s Lack of ‘Intellectual Diversity’

Rep. Dave Murphy accuses universities of 'indoctrinating' students.

K-12 Education: State Data on Student Transfers Missing
K-12 Education

State Data on Student Transfers Missing

MPS suspects private schools push students out after getting them counted for state aid.

Op Ed: UWM Gets Stiffed In Governor’s Budget
Op Ed

UWM Gets Stiffed In Governor’s Budget

While UW-Madison got $347 for building projects. Will Milwaukee's leaders push for better deal from legislators?

Museum Unveils Future Exhibit All About Wisconsin

Museum Unveils Future Exhibit All About Wisconsin

"Wisconsin Journey" will showcase some of the state's natural features and history.

MKE County: Supervisor Proposes Aid for MATC Students Facing Housing Insecurity
MKE County

Supervisor Proposes Aid for MATC Students Facing Housing Insecurity

Sup. Steve Shea, also an MATC instructor, pushing $100,000 for financial assistance fund.

Evers Proposes Free School Lunches for All Students

Evers Proposes Free School Lunches for All Students

Proposed $120 million program would help students, families and farmers, governor says.

Should State’s Schools Require Financial Literacy Course?

Should State’s Schools Require Financial Literacy Course?

17 states require it. Evers, some Republicans favor it, but won't fully fund it.

AG Kaul Pursuing Funding For Office of School Safety

AG Kaul Pursuing Funding For Office of School Safety

Department of Justice office includes tipline, assistance for districts in improving safety.