Education
New MPS Superintendent Cutting Central Office Jobs
In letter to staff, Cassellius says district challenges are rooted in broken systems and structures.
May 8th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Legislators Push Mandated School Access for Military Recruiters
'They have been prohibited from doing meaningful recruitment.'
May 8th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerUW-Madison Faculty Vote to Join Big Ten’s ‘Mutual Defense Compact’
Big Ten schools will help each other if any targeted by Trump administration.
May 7th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Public Museum Changes Its Name
Will become the Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin. Why the change?
May 6th, 2025 by Graham KilmerRepublican Plan to Slash Federal Student Loans Threatens Wisconsin
Half of state students could be hit by cuts to Pell Grants, student loans and more.
May 5th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Schools Losing $8 Million in Federal Mental Health Grants
Trump administration killing $1 billion program, claiming civil rights violations.
May 4th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioAs Wisconsin Teachers Grapple With AI, Trump Calls for Greater Use
His executive order pushes artificial intelligence. State educators have mixed views.
Apr 29th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioNumber of Wisconsin Students Who Are Homeless Is Rising
13.5% of students in Beloit schools. 'Highest number I've seen.'
Apr 29th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public RadioMPS Closing Two More Schools For Lead Hazards
Superintendent announces timeline for remediating all its old buildings.
Apr 28th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneAll 27 Visa Terminations at UW-Madison Reversed
Trump administration has reversed termination of thousands of visa registrations.
Apr 28th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public RadioUW-Madison Staff Mobilize Against Federal Attacks
Federal funding cuts damaging, can't be replaced by private dollars, they say.
Apr 27th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin High Schoolers Will Be Able To Make Money From Sponsorships
WIAA votes to allow student athletes to ink NIL deals.
Apr 25th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio