Education
Fight Over Former Columbia Hospital Heads Back To Court
City appeals ruling, seeks to block UWM's further demolition of hospital.
Aug 29th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneSchool Referendums Seek Record $1.9 Billion
At least 50 school districts in state want voters to approve tax hikes this fall.
Aug 29th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioMarquette Students Protest Lack of Diversity
Black Student Council of Marquette says students of color don't feel welcome on campus.
Aug 27th, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioHalf of Wisconsin Student Debt Nearly Eliminated Under Biden Plan
52% of federal borrowers have $20,000 or less in student debt.
Aug 26th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioMPS Project Brings Teachers to Panama Rainforest
Research project trains teachers, enriches classroom curriculum.
Aug 26th, 2022 by Katie Riordan, Wisconsin Public RadioWhich Colleges Give Students Best Return?
MU, MSOE, UW-Madison the highest, MIAD and UW-Superior the lowest in future earnings.
Aug 25th, 2022 by Bruce MurphyStudy Finds Racial Gap in Advance Placement Tests
Nearly half of Black and Hispanic students in state don’t take final exam after AP course.
Aug 25th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public RadioState School Safety Hotline Has Gotten 1,000 Tips This Year
Kaul touts hotline as a way to prevent possible tragedies.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioSchools Not Providing State Mandated Native American History
1989 Wisconsin law requires teaching of their history, culture and treaty rights.
Aug 22nd, 2022 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin ExaminerUW System Considers Automatic Admission of High School Graduates
Goal is to stem enrollment declines and improve access to higher education.
Aug 20th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioUWM’s Klotsche Center Expansion
$8 million project adds a 16,400-square-foot annex for basketball teams.
Aug 19th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneUW System Budget Request Increases By $262 Million
Plan is to boost employee pay by 8% in 2025.
Aug 19th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio