Education
Rethinking Schools Rethinks Its Future
Milwaukee's nationally known progressive education group faces financial challenges.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Terry FalkUW Regents Schedule Do-Over Vote Wednesday on Deal With Republicans
Board narrowly rejected controversial deal Saturday on DEI, employee raises and engineering building.
Dec 12th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioHow Diverse Are UW System Campuses?
Diversity has improved, but underrepresented minorities are still less than 15%.
Dec 12th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioUW President Jay Rothman Should Resign
If not, Gov. Evers should call for the Board of Regents to remove him.
Dec 12th, 2023 by Gary R. GeorgeUW Regents Consult Attorneys In Fight Over DEI, Pay Raises
Evers has sued Legislature on issue. GOP legislators threaten to remove some regents.
Dec 12th, 2023 by Rich KremerUW Board of Regents Rejects Compromise on DEI, Pay Raises
9-8 vote a rare rebuke. Regents call it bad precedent and 'divisive...polarizing.'
Dec 9th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public RadioLaw Makes Financial Literacy A High School Graduation Requirement
Bipartisan proposal goes into effect with 2028 Wisconsin high school graduating class.
Dec 8th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Paraprofessionals Would Get Lifetime Teaching Licenses Under Republican Proposal
Bill aims to shrink teacher shortage, but would eliminate many requirements like four-year degrees.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioFormer Employees of Voucher School Discuss Safety Issues, ‘Third Friday’ Push
HOPE Christian School comes under scrutiny following gym injury.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerProtect the Rights of Student Journalists
17 states have passed such legislation. Wisconsin should do the same.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Larry GallupNew Park Will Be Built Atop 24th Street
One block of southside street near MPS school would become neighborhood amenity.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneUW System President Suggests Less Liberal Arts for Poorer Students
Rothman backs such program cuts at campuses with more low-income students.
Dec 4th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner