Education
Half of Wisconsin Head Start Programs Can’t Get Funds After Federal Freeze
Head Start center in Waukesha closed, leaving more than 250 families without child care.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Board Picks Three Finalists For MPS Superintendent
They will be meeting with the community on Thursday, February 6.
Feb 1st, 2025 by Terry Falk
Marquette Opens New Wellness and Rec Center
Wellness + Helfaer Recreation, opened Jan. 13, blends fitness and well-being.
Jan 30th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Proposed Earlier School Start Times Are Harmful
Research shows starting as early as 7:15 a.m. will be harmful to students, reduce learning.
Jan 29th, 2025 by Maggie Kerr
State Supreme Court To Take Up Reading Funds Dispute, Bypass Appeals Court
Can Republican-led committee withhold funding passed by Legislature?
Jan 29th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Has Widest Black/White Gap in U.S. in Math, Reading Scores
It's not the first time. 2024 results, and achievement gap, similar to those in 2022.
Jan 29th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Private School Plans Soccer Field Atop Public Street
Nativity Jesuit wants to build playing field, green space in unusual location.
Jan 29th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Republican Legislators Propose Arming Teachers To Address Gun Violence
With grants for building safety and ending tax on gun safes.
Jan 28th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
School Board Elections Not Very Democratic
Three of four Milwaukee races have just one candidate. Why? Changes needed?
Jan 28th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Underly Defends Changing Standards While GOP Lawmakers Propose Reversion
'Confusing at best and misleading at worst,' say lawmakers about DPI changing benchmarks.
Jan 24th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
College Direct Admittance Program Hopes To Double Number of MPS Students
900 Milwaukee school students were accepted to UWM or MATC through the direct admissions program in its first year.
Jan 23rd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Studies Show Police in Schools Don’t Make Them Safer
Chicago Public Schools has dropped the program. MPS may be forced to pay for them.
Jan 20th, 2025 by Terry Falk
