Education
Senate Advances Bill Banning Critical Race Theory
Committee advances bill that financially penalizes schools who disobey law.
Nov 30th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Graded on a Curve, Wisconsin Schools Score Well
DPI changes grading scale, says pandemic caused 'disruptions.'
Nov 18th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Sign Wars In Waukesha Schools
"We have a bullying problem," says a Waukesha school board member.
Nov 18th, 2021 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner
Vos Attacks UW For Making Whites ‘Feel Guilty’
UW-Madison webinar for grad students aims to prevent ’sexual and relationship violence.’
Nov 17th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Bill Lets Families Switch Schools Based on Vaccine Mandates
Students would be able to transfer if they are for or against COVID-19 policies, including mask mandates.
Nov 11th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Health Department Bringing Vaccine Clinics to Local Schools
Health department running clinics to vaccinate children ages five to 11.
Nov 11th, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Wisconsin School Boards Suspend Participation With National Association
State group joins mostly conservative states blasting NSBA for attacking “terrorism” against local boards.
Nov 10th, 2021 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Vetoes Reading Assessments
But governor signs bill requiring financial transparency for schools,
Nov 6th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Seeking Black Males To Teach Children
Only 2% of nation's teachers are Black men. Next Door's Jeremy Walton wants to change that.
Nov 6th, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Bill Mandating Cursive Lessons Splits Party
Republicans push it, while Democrats, teachers union, school boards oppose it.
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mequon-Thiensville School Board Recall Fails
Despite heavy right wing spending against them, all four incumbents win easily.
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
UW System Will Comply with Federal Vaccine Mandate
Ignoring the mandate would cost universities millions in federal contracts.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
