Education
Federal Funds Available for Low-Emission School Buses
Bipartisan infrastructure bill set aside $5 billion for clean school bus program.
Aug 5th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioSchools Haven’t Recovered From Pandemic
Study finds enrollment in state’s schools still well below pre-pandemic levels.
Aug 3rd, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Rips Republicans On Schools
Governor condemns funding cuts, 'censoring' teachers and using 'kids as political pawns.'
Jul 24th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerCharter School Reveals New $20 Million High School
Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy seeking to raise $25 million for new building and adding middle school.
Jul 21st, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneMayor Johnson Goes To Harvard
Milwaukee's leader among 40 mayors participating in Harvard City Leadership Program.
Jul 19th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneState Superintendent Pushes Gun Control
Restricting access to guns is key to protecting children’s lives, Jill Underly says.
Jul 19th, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public RadioHelping Milwaukee Students Imagine Successful Futures
Special summer program exposes mostly low-income students to new opportunities.
Jul 18th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public RadioCourt Says UWM Can Demolish Columbia Hospital
City loses suit opposing this and may decide not to appeal decision.
Jul 11th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneState Behind Most of U.S. for School Spending Growth
Wisconsin had third slowest growth in school spending in the nation.
Jul 6th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioMPS Requires Federal Aid Application Before Graduation
Goal is to increase number of students attending college.
Jul 5th, 2022 by Rich Kremer and Molly Dove, Wisconsin Public RadioTransit System Adds 24 Bus Stop Murals
New partnership with city and MPS creates interactive murals to stimulate early childhood development.
Jun 28th, 2022 by Graham KilmerMPS, Most Schools Plan Free Lunches Next School Year
Federal funding for this ends June 30 but most schools plan to continue offering them.
Jun 22nd, 2022 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service