Education
U.S. Deputy Education Secretary’s Visit Touts STEM Funds for MPS
Part of $500 million in federal pandemic funds Milwaukee Public Schools received.
Sep 10th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioThe Truth About School Choice
A response from School Choice Wisconsin to earlier op-ed about effectiveness of choice schools.
Sep 8th, 2023 by Nicholas KellyMilwaukee Public Library Now A Place For Teens To Work Out Conflicts
Circle Keeping program designed as a strategy to build social skills, diffuse conflicts.
Sep 8th, 2023 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceMore Special Education Funding Is Needed
State covers only 33% of the costs. That must be increased.
Sep 7th, 2023 by Kadeem Gill‘Rainbowland’ Teacher Files Lawsuit Against Waukesha School District
Melissa Tempel says First Amendment rights were violated when she was fired in July.
Sep 6th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioCollege Students Should Consider Insurance Options
Insurance needs can greatly change for students living on campus.
Sep 6th, 2023 by West Bend Mutual Insurance CompanyCollege Course Teaches Packers History
New, no-credit, online course offers 104 years of Wisconsin pro football lore.
Sep 5th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Libraries See New Efforts To Ban Books
National movement has found its way to multiple Wisconsin library systems.
Sep 1st, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioConservative Groups Oppose Including Voucher Schools In Transparency Dashboard
Bipartisan panel backs financial transparency dashboard, but School Choice WI and WILL object.
Aug 31st, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee College Prep Programs Help Hispanic Students Improve
But not Black students. Findings come as Republican leaders call for ending DEI programs.
Aug 26th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioBecause Of Income Levels, 12,200 In Wisconsin Will Have Student Loans Forgiven
Income-based repayment plans adjusted by Department of Education following court rejecting Biden's larger proposal.
Aug 25th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioChristian School Removed From Choice Program
Holy Redeemer Christian Academy barred from receiving voucher payments by state.
Aug 24th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio