Education
MATC Played Role In Ending Federal Ban On Grants For Incarcerated Students
A 30-year Pell Grant ban will come to an end in July.
Mar 30th, 2023 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceGOP Legislators Plan Hearings on UW System’s Lack of ‘Intellectual Diversity’
Rep. Dave Murphy accuses universities of 'indoctrinating' students.
Mar 30th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioState Data on Student Transfers Missing
MPS suspects private schools push students out after getting them counted for state aid.
Mar 28th, 2023 by Terry FalkUWM Gets Stiffed In Governor’s Budget
While UW-Madison got $347 for building projects. Will Milwaukee's leaders push for better deal from legislators?
Mar 27th, 2023 by John TorinusMuseum Unveils Future Exhibit All About Wisconsin
"Wisconsin Journey" will showcase some of the state's natural features and history.
Mar 23rd, 2023 by Graham KilmerSupervisor Proposes Aid for MATC Students Facing Housing Insecurity
Sup. Steve Shea, also an MATC instructor, pushing $100,000 for financial assistance fund.
Mar 17th, 2023 by Graham KilmerEvers Proposes Free School Lunches for All Students
Proposed $120 million program would help students, families and farmers, governor says.
Mar 15th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioShould State’s Schools Require Financial Literacy Course?
17 states require it. Evers, some Republicans favor it, but won't fully fund it.
Mar 13th, 2023 by Peter Cameron, The Badger ProjectAG Kaul Pursuing Funding For Office of School Safety
Department of Justice office includes tipline, assistance for districts in improving safety.
Mar 9th, 2023 by Shawn JohnsonOfficials Investigating Alleged Racist Taunts at Basketball Game
Parents of Beloit high school boys basketball players cite taunting at game in Muskego.
Mar 8th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioDemocrats Push Free School Meals Plan
Evers' budget includes $120 million to create 'Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids' program.
Mar 7th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerBill Would Require Armed School Resource Officers
Republican proposal requires all schools to track crimes, hire officer after enough incidents.
Mar 6th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner