Education
Federal Aid Hasn’t Closed Pandemic-Induced Learning Gap
Wisconsin is on track to spend its $2.4 billion in aid by 2024 deadline.
Jul 14th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWaukesha Fires Teacher Following “Rainbowland” Controversy
Melissa Tempel was critical of district decision to pull Miley Cyrus-Dolly Parton song from concert.
Jul 13th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public RadioUWM Gets Largest Donation In Its History
Zilber Family Foundation giving $20 million to College of Public Health.
Jul 12th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMPS Struggles With Teacher Shortage
Could take until 2028 until all classrooms staffed with licensed teachers.
Jul 11th, 2023 by Terry FalkState’s Schools Had Nearly 7,000 Instances of Student Physical Restraint
DPI data from 2021-22 shows 76% of students restrained have a disability.
Jul 11th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioState’s Technical Colleges Have Financial Clout
They’re much better funded than the UW System. Why?
Jul 11th, 2023 by Bruce MurphyFederal Judge Rules in Favor of Mukwonago Trans Student
Tensions over LGBTQ issues continue in Waukesha County schools.
Jul 10th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerEvers Vetoes Merger of UW Campus, Technical College in Washington County
County executive says merger talks will continue, notes 66% decline in enrollment.
Jul 10th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers’ Veto Pen Gives School Districts 400 Years of Funding
Trimming budget bill text to let school districts collect an added $325 per student annually.
Jul 5th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioState Budget Gives No Funding Increase to 40% of School Districts
Total funding up 3% but Madison got a decrease and Racine got 22% increase.
Jul 5th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Bill Requires UW to Admit Top 5% Of All High School Graduates
Including from all other states. How would this impact Wisconsin's low-income students?
Jul 3rd, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerFollowing Supreme Court Ruling, UW System Reviewing Its Race-Based Admissions Rules
Wisconsin conservatives applaud ruling, though its actual impact in state is unclear.
Jun 30th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio