Education
Wisconsin Nursing Schools Can’t Graduate Enough Students
But issues are related to lack of teachers and space, not applicants.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public RadioState Special Education Spending Declining for Decades
Wisconsin school districts shifting resources to cover funding gaps as special education aid declines.
Oct 14th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public RadioFirst Lady Visits Milwaukee, Meets With MPS Families and Union
First Lady Jill Biden, a former teacher, talks to parents, students and teachers about challenges.
Oct 13th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public RadioWILL Appeals Judge’s Dismissal of Biden Student Debt Plan Lawsuit
WILL president pledges to fight case the whole way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Oct 10th, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public RadioJudge Dismisses Conservative Group’s Lawsuit Over Biden’s Student Debt Plan
But WILL promises to appeal the decision the whole way to the Supreme Court.
Oct 7th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioConservative Wisconsin Group Sues Over Biden’s Student Loan Proposal
Department of Education hopes to open debt relief applications later this month.
Oct 4th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioLake Country Charter Tied To Controversial Hillsdale College
Lake Country Classical Academy uses controversial Hillsdale charter school curriculum.
Oct 3rd, 2022 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin Student Test Scores Up, But Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
The percentage of students taking standardized tests is also increasing
Sep 30th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioState 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 Radio3 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 ProjectPublic Schools At Stake in Governor’s Race
Michels wants universal school choice, would dismantle public schools.
Sep 18th, 2022 by Ruth ConniffWhat’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