Education
State Appeals Court Rules College Minority Grants Unconstitutional
In 2023-24, state program awarded $440,433 in minority retention grants.
Mar 2nd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Capitol Rally Backs Public Schools
Advocates call for more state funding. 'Don't let us fade away.'
Mar 1st, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Health Department Shutters MPS School Over Lead Concerns
Staff member observed scraping lead paint without containment, lead dust spread to previously clean surfaces.
Feb 28th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Fines City For Failing To Comply With MPD in Schools Requirement
Judge Borowski gives city $1,000 per day fine until 25 police officers placed in schools.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Waukesha County Charter School Wants To Offer a Safe Place for LGBTQ+ Students
Autumn Hill Academy promotes student well-being.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Requests Delay for Police in Schools
Putting officers in schools without training would create substantial liability for city, says the filing.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
MATC Enrollment Up for Third Straight Year
Attendance almost back to pre-pandemic numbers, president says.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump Administration Creating ‘Chaos’ for Wisconsin’s Schools?
Fear over federal funding and immigration raids. 'The kids are scared.'
Feb 25th, 2025 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Committee Approves $100 Million Deer District, MATC Project
Technical college to pay millions to include new athletic facility in mixed-use development.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Administration Delays Federal Research Dollars in Wisconsin
NIH grant reviews halted by loophole in funding process. $778 million at stake.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
New MPS Leader Seeks Quick Wins
New Superintendent Brenda Cassellius doesn't start till July 1, but already doing prep work.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Terry Falk
Health Department May Shut Down Some Milwaukee Schools With High Lead Levels
Gov. Evers' budget plan has funding for lead risk investigations, mentions MPS lead levels.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
