Education
New Law Will Make Wisconsin Students Hooked On Phonics
Gov. Evers signs bill that overhauls how Wisconsin students learn to read.
Jul 20th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Biden Plan Gives 12,000 in Wisconsin $566 Million in Debt Relief
Department of Education offers $39 billion in debt relief through revised repayment plan.
Jul 19th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
The Right Takes Over Waukesha Schools
Waukesha, Arrowhead districts move to restrict how history taught, pronouns used, free speech outside classroom.
Jul 18th, 2023 by John Norcross
Federal Aid Hasn’t Closed Pandemic-Induced Learning Gap
Wisconsin is on track to spend its $2.4 billion in aid by 2024 deadline.
Jul 14th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Waukesha Fires Teacher Following “Rainbowland” Controversy
Melissa Tempel was critical of district decision to pull Miley Cyrus-Dolly Parton song from concert.
Jul 13th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public Radio
UWM Gets Largest Donation In Its History
Zilber Family Foundation giving $20 million to College of Public Health.
Jul 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Struggles With Teacher Shortage
Could take until 2028 until all classrooms staffed with licensed teachers.
Jul 11th, 2023 by Terry Falk
State’s Schools Had Nearly 7,000 Instances of Student Physical Restraint
DPI data from 2021-22 shows 76% of students restrained have a disability.
Jul 11th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Technical Colleges Have Financial Clout
They’re much better funded than the UW System. Why?
Jul 11th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Mukwonago Trans Student
Tensions over LGBTQ issues continue in Waukesha County schools.
Jul 10th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Vetoes Merger of UW Campus, Technical College in Washington County
County executive says merger talks will continue, notes 66% decline in enrollment.
Jul 10th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers’ Veto Pen Gives School Districts 400 Years of Funding
Trimming budget bill text to let school districts collect an added $325 per student annually.
Jul 5th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
