Education
36 MATC Students Become ‘Citizens by Choice’
College's four-month citizenship preparation classes helps students pass the tests.
Nov 28th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Proponents Say Universal School Meals Could Help Wisconsin’s Schools
State survey finds students with grades of D’s or F’s more likely to report going hungry.
Nov 28th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
UW-Madison Climbs Back to 6th Place in National Research Rankings
State's flagship university spent more than $1.7 billion on research in 2023.
Nov 27th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee’s Muslim Girls Basketball Team Featured in New Novel
Author Hena Kahn's graphic novel 'We Are Big Time' inspired by Salam School team.
Nov 26th, 2024 by Mackenzie Krumme, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Senate Minority Leader Backs Using Budget Surplus to Fund K-12 Schools
Dianne Hesselbein suggests pairing this with a middle-class tax cut.
Nov 25th, 2024 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public Radio
Inside Marquette’s New Wellness and Rec Center
$100 million project includes indoor running track, flexible fitness spaces and three-story 'wellness tower.'
Nov 22nd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Marquette University Names Kimo Ah Yun New President
University's provost will become first person of color to lead Marquette.
Nov 20th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
New State School Report Cards Released
Most districts did well. Milwaukee suburbs lead the way. Changes in format criticized.
Nov 20th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Watertown School District Adopts More Restrictive Transgender Policies
Will other school districts in state follow suit?
Nov 19th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Test Results ‘Worthless’?
Changes in tests make it difficult to measure how MPS students are doing.
Nov 18th, 2024 by Terry Falk
2024 A Record Year for School, Local Funding Referendums
Hundreds of school districts, 31 local governments asked voters for more funding.
Nov 16th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Superintendent Jill Underly Proposes Lead Water Removal Program For Schools
Milwaukee has already targeting replacing lead service lines serving schools.
Nov 15th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
