Education
UWM’s Klotsche Center Expansion
$8 million project adds a 16,400-square-foot annex for basketball teams.
Aug 19th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneUW System Budget Request Increases By $262 Million
Plan is to boost employee pay by 8% in 2025.
Aug 19th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioUW System Proposal Waives Tuition for Low-Income Students
Could have biggest impact on UWM students, chancellor Mark Mone says.
Aug 16th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerHere’s Where to Find or Donate School Supplies
More than a dozen events this month offering free or reduced cost school supplies.
Aug 12th, 2022 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceFederal Funds Available for Low-Emission School Buses
Bipartisan infrastructure bill set aside $5 billion for clean school bus program.
Aug 5th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioSchools Haven’t Recovered From Pandemic
Study finds enrollment in state’s schools still well below pre-pandemic levels.
Aug 3rd, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Rips Republicans On Schools
Governor condemns funding cuts, 'censoring' teachers and using 'kids as political pawns.'
Jul 24th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerCharter School Reveals New $20 Million High School
Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy seeking to raise $25 million for new building and adding middle school.
Jul 21st, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneMayor Johnson Goes To Harvard
Milwaukee's leader among 40 mayors participating in Harvard City Leadership Program.
Jul 19th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneState Superintendent Pushes Gun Control
Restricting access to guns is key to protecting children’s lives, Jill Underly says.
Jul 19th, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public RadioHelping Milwaukee Students Imagine Successful Futures
Special summer program exposes mostly low-income students to new opportunities.
Jul 18th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public RadioCourt Says UWM Can Demolish Columbia Hospital
City loses suit opposing this and may decide not to appeal decision.
Jul 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene