Education
UWM Considers Fast-Track Teacher Degree As MPS Seeks Staff
Three-year program could save students nearly $11,000 and fill dozens of open positions at MPS schools.
Sep 19th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
DPI Seeks $28 Million For Deafblind Students, Libraries And Cybersecurity
Jill Underly’s 2027-29 budget request boosts services for deafblind children and public libraries statewide.
Sep 17th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Students Swap Dorms for Senior Housing
Marquette program trades volunteer hours for steeply-discounted rent.
Sep 14th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lawsuit Targets Wisconsin Minority Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program
Conservative law firm says $30,000 loan relief for minority educators violates equal protection.
Sep 14th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Announces Who Will Review School Closures, Improvements
15-member 'Great Schools Committee' will tackle thorny issue. New budget committee also created.
Sep 11th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
UWM Removing Its Flock Cameras
More than 30 cities and law enforcement agencies have now bailed.
Sep 11th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
How Do You Teach 9/11 To Kids In 2026?
Wisconsin teachers use personal stories, ceremonies and anti-bias lessons to reach a post-9/11 generation.
Sep 10th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Rebidding Lincoln Avenue School Demolition
Fire-damaged school will remain standing for now.
Sep 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
UWM Panther Pride Now Stretches 9 Quadrillion Miles
The closest black hole to Earth becomes the official UWM star.
Sep 8th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Rules Against Milwaukee County Diversion of School Library Funds
State budget provision diverted money to fund DA positions. WILL filed legal challenge.
Sep 8th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers’ Rhetoric Doesn’t Match Reality on School Funding
He's tussled with Republicans, but both sides have oversold their underfunding of schools.
Sep 8th, 2026 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Faces of a New School Year
Milwaukee students share their hopes and goals and struggles.
Sep 7th, 2026 by Jonathan Aguilar, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
