Education
State Superintendent Says Public Education Needs More Funding
Superintendent Jill Underly discussed challenges including mental health and racial disparities.
Sep 23rd, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public Radio
3 Technical College System Board Members Won’t Resign
Republican appointees’ terms to serve on state board ended in May 2021 but they won’t step down.
Sep 23rd, 2022 by Peter Cameron, The Badger Project
Public Schools At Stake in Governor’s Race
Michels wants universal school choice, would dismantle public schools.
Sep 18th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
What’s the Solution to Teacher Shortages?
It’s toughest to solve in poorer school districts. Second in a two-part series.
Sep 16th, 2022 by Terry Falk
UW System Circulating Free Speech Survey Again This Fall
Privately funded survey drew criticism in the past, and led to resignation of one University Chancellor.
Sep 14th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
What Teacher Shortage?
There is no national shortage. But in Milwaukee and Madison there’s a problem. First in a series.
Sep 14th, 2022 by Terry Falk
Uneasy Start to School Year in Waukesha
National trend 'to attack school boards, LGBTQ rights and ban books is playing out.'
Sep 12th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Educators Grapple With Learning Loss
Districts say they need more resources, teachers.
Sep 9th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Awards More Federal Pandemic Funds to Schools
Addition of $90 million to state schools will be used for staffing, mental health services.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
Student Loan Reduction Requires Paying State Taxes
Forgiven debt treated as income. Evers favors change in law to address this.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Fight Over Former Columbia Hospital Heads Back To Court
City appeals ruling, seeks to block UWM's further demolition of hospital.
Aug 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
School Referendums Seek Record $1.9 Billion
At least 50 school districts in state want voters to approve tax hikes this fall.
Aug 29th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
