Education
Law Makes Financial Literacy A High School Graduation Requirement
Bipartisan proposal goes into effect with 2028 Wisconsin high school graduating class.
Dec 8th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Paraprofessionals Would Get Lifetime Teaching Licenses Under Republican Proposal
Bill aims to shrink teacher shortage, but would eliminate many requirements like four-year degrees.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Former Employees of Voucher School Discuss Safety Issues, ‘Third Friday’ Push
HOPE Christian School comes under scrutiny following gym injury.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Protect the Rights of Student Journalists
17 states have passed such legislation. Wisconsin should do the same.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Larry Gallup
New Park Will Be Built Atop 24th Street
One block of southside street near MPS school would become neighborhood amenity.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
UW System President Suggests Less Liberal Arts for Poorer Students
Rothman backs such program cuts at campuses with more low-income students.
Dec 4th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
After School Contract Scrutiny, Randall Resigns From RNC Post
Republican party leader Gerard Randall's nonprofit had received no-bid contract from MPS, but work was uncompleted, false board members declared.
Nov 30th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Median Wisconsin Teacher Pay Down 12% Since 2009
Inflation and austerity have resulted in Wisconsin educators effectively getting paid less.
Nov 30th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Proposal Requires Libraries To Tell Parents What Their Kids Are Reading
A separate proposal would repeal librarian protection for distributing obscene materials.
Nov 24th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Nearly 1,000 MPS Students Haven’t Attended A Single Day of School This Year
District Attorney's office doesn't have capacity to prosecute all the truancy cases.
Nov 21st, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Public School Libraries Will See Record Support From State Fund
Common School Fund from sale of public lands up by 25%, hitting record high.
Nov 21st, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Reading Law Could Be Amended For Bilingual Learners
Parents, educators concerned about reading tests being conducted in English.
Nov 18th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
