Education
Should State’s Schools Require Financial Literacy Course?
17 states require it. Evers, some Republicans favor it, but won't fully fund it.
Mar 13th, 2023 by Peter Cameron, The Badger Project
AG Kaul Pursuing Funding For Office of School Safety
Department of Justice office includes tipline, assistance for districts in improving safety.
Mar 9th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Officials Investigating Alleged Racist Taunts at Basketball Game
Parents of Beloit high school boys basketball players cite taunting at game in Muskego.
Mar 8th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats Push Free School Meals Plan
Evers' budget includes $120 million to create 'Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids' program.
Mar 7th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Bill Would Require Armed School Resource Officers
Republican proposal requires all schools to track crimes, hire officer after enough incidents.
Mar 6th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
UW President Pursuing 5% Tuition Increase
Tuition at state's four-year colleges has been frozen for a decade.
Mar 3rd, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Proposes $3.8 Billion in Building Projects
Nearly $1.8 billion of spending on public buildings is for UW System.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Open Enrollment Plummeting at MPS
Down 44% in past decade, while numbers continue to grow for the state.
Feb 28th, 2023 by Terry Falk
Republican Legislators May Suspend Vaccine Requirements
Committee may suspend DHS rules for students on chickenpox, meningitis.
Feb 26th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Will Police Officers Return to MPS Schools?
Activist groups oppose proposal, reportedly being discussed by MPD and school district.
Feb 24th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Former UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank Dies At 67
Served for nearly a decade, through COVID-19 pandemic, hailed as strong leader.
Feb 20th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Early Childhood Educators Getting $500 Bonuses
City allocated $7 million towards effort, designed to improve and expand childcare.
Feb 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
