Education
Southside School Hops Charter Networks
Rocketship takes Stellar from Carmen and everyone is happy.
Jul 21st, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneProposed Bill Aims to Ease Wisconsin School Bus Driver Shortage
Older drivers needn't take Commercial Driver's License tests as often.
Jul 21st, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Grants Could Help Train Wisconsin’s Low-Income Workers
Trump budget plan allows Pell Grants to pay for short-term workforce training.
Jul 20th, 2025 by Natalie YahrWisconsin Public School Funding Falls Further Behind National Average
New report finds big decline since 2002, state now 10% behind national average.
Jul 19th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Joins States Suing Trump For Withholding Education Funds
24 states challenge withdrawal of $6.8 billion just before school year to begin.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Southside Block Will Be Completely Reshaped By New School
High-performing Prince of Peace will get new home.
Jul 11th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneUW-Madison Closes DEI Division
The university is not ending any scholarships, support programs for minority students.
Jul 11th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioBoard of Regents Approves 5% UW System Tuition Hike
Regents also approve preliminary budget showing no UW campus with a deficit.
Jul 10th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioUW System Plans 5% Tuition Hike
2025-26 resident tuition and fees for UWM would be $10,916.
Jul 8th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioHomes of UW Regents Vandalized With Pro-Palestinian Messages
UW statement calls vandalism 'dangerous, unlawful, and unacceptable.'
Jul 7th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioUCC’s Memory Clinic Enters Partnership With UW System Focused On Latino Care
Latinos are 1.5 times more likely to get dementia than white Americans.
Jul 3rd, 2025 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public RadioWaukesha School District Considers Closing Schools
District cites enrollment decline. Parents say likely plans target Hispanic families.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio