Education
GOP State Lawmakers Hold Hearing on UW System Liberal Bias
Hearing held in response to results of free speech survey.
Apr 7th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioTeachers Union Wins Big in Milwaukee School Board Races
Board that once had conservative majority now overwhelmingly liberal.
Apr 5th, 2023 by Terry FalkState Superintendent Urges Legislators To ‘Do Their Job,’ Boost School Funding
Jill Underly 'surprised and hurt' that Joint Finance Committee hasn't invited her to testify.
Apr 4th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioSchool Board Candidates
Three contested races, including a citywide race.
Mar 31st, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneUW Regents Approve 5% Tuition Hike
First increase in a decade. UW President says it's necessary to deal with inflation.
Mar 31st, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioMATC Played Role In Ending Federal Ban On Grants For Incarcerated Students
A 30-year Pell Grant ban will come to an end in July.
Mar 30th, 2023 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceGOP Legislators Plan Hearings on UW System’s Lack of ‘Intellectual Diversity’
Rep. Dave Murphy accuses universities of 'indoctrinating' students.
Mar 30th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioState Data on Student Transfers Missing
MPS suspects private schools push students out after getting them counted for state aid.
Mar 28th, 2023 by Terry FalkUWM Gets Stiffed In Governor’s Budget
While UW-Madison got $347 for building projects. Will Milwaukee's leaders push for better deal from legislators?
Mar 27th, 2023 by John TorinusMuseum Unveils Future Exhibit All About Wisconsin
"Wisconsin Journey" will showcase some of the state's natural features and history.
Mar 23rd, 2023 by Graham KilmerSupervisor Proposes Aid for MATC Students Facing Housing Insecurity
Sup. Steve Shea, also an MATC instructor, pushing $100,000 for financial assistance fund.
Mar 17th, 2023 by Graham KilmerEvers Proposes Free School Lunches for All Students
Proposed $120 million program would help students, families and farmers, governor says.
Mar 15th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio