Education
More Recess? Bill Would Give Every Student Council Candidate Their Wish
Proposal would mandate at least 60 minutes of recess through 6th grade.
Jan 8th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislators Debate Schools’ Policy on Pronoun Changes
Bill requires schools to inform parents if students change names, pronouns.
Jan 7th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
74,000 Student Loan Borrowers Could Get Wages Garnished
74 K in Wisconsin in default. Trump administration getting aggressive.
Jan 7th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
46% of State’s Private School Students Get Vouchers
New data documents dramatic rise of taxpayer support for private schools.
Jan 6th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
WI Technical Colleges Growing, 4-Year Universities Struggling
Helped by dual enrollment by high school students, technical colleges up 18%.
Jan 6th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Funds Freeze Threatens Child Care in Wisconsin
Trump administration says states must prove funding used 'legitimately.'
Jan 5th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
More Wisconsin Teachers Have Only Emergency Licenses
Up 20% since 2022. Schools face key staffing shortages, WPF report finds.
Dec 30th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Makes Progress on Science of Reading
Leadership still needs to win to get buy-in from some teachers.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Terry Falk
$43 Million Later, MPS Says Classrooms Are Safe From Lead Dust
Superintendent Brenda Cassellius and city leaders mark the end of cleanup effort.
Dec 18th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Property Taxes Up By The Most Since 2018
Includes 7.8% average hike in WI school property taxes, the most in 30 years.
Dec 17th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Libraries and Museums See Federal Grants Restored
Patrons of all ages put pressure on members of Congress with postcard campaign.
Dec 17th, 2025 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
On Campaign Trail, Barnes Pushes State-Funded Universal Child Care
At Pewaukee center, parents and providers tell the Democratic hopeful that low wages and teacher shortages are closing classroom doors statewide.
Dec 12th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
