Education
MPS Foundation a Vital Resource
Nonprofit helps funds field trips, scholarships and other educational enrichment activities.
Jun 12th, 2023 by Terry Falk
UW System Hires New Chief Diversity Officer
Action comes amid GOP opposition to campus diversity and equity offices.
Jun 12th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Have $50 Milllion, Science-Based Plan To Revamp How Children Learn To Read
DPI Superintendent says bill is "non-starter" as it includes 3rd grade retention requirement.
Jun 9th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Inmates Receive College Degrees Through Second Chance Program
49 individuals earned certificates or degrees this week from three technical colleges.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
In Transfers, Public Schools Often Deny Students With Disabilities
Charter and choice "cherry picking" is well known. But public schools also involved through open enrollment.
Jun 5th, 2023 by Mario Koran, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies Common at State’s Voucher Schools
Some taxpayer-supported private schools expel students for being gay or transgender.
Jun 1st, 2023 by Phoebe Petrovic, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
New UWM Program Trains Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners
Currently only 100 in the state. Program focuses on culturally-informed care for victims.
May 30th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
A ‘Normalized Fear’ of School Shootings
Gun lockdown drills, fear of mass shootings has become normal in state's schools.
May 28th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Common Ground, MPS Celebrate New Washington High School Athletic Complex
New playfield and track have been eight years in the making.
May 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Survey of Wisconsin High Schoolers Finds Increase In Depression, Screen Time
50% report having anxiety, 33% depression. Recreational use of digital devices growing.
May 26th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Faces Future Financial Crisis
System will see deficits explode beginning in 2026-27 school year.
May 22nd, 2023 by Terry Falk
Cardinal Stritch Holds Last Graduation
240 graduates at last commencement of university closing after 85 years.
May 22nd, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
