Education

Mayor Johnson Goes To Harvard

Mayor Johnson Goes To Harvard

Milwaukee's leader among 40 mayors participating in Harvard City Leadership Program.

State Superintendent Pushes Gun Control

State Superintendent Pushes Gun Control

Restricting access to guns is key to protecting children’s lives, Jill Underly says.

Helping Milwaukee Students Imagine Successful Futures

Helping Milwaukee Students Imagine Successful Futures

Special summer program exposes mostly low-income students to new opportunities.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Court Says UWM Can Demolish Columbia Hospital
Eyes on Milwaukee

Court Says UWM Can Demolish Columbia Hospital

City loses suit opposing this and may decide not to appeal decision.

State Behind Most of U.S. for School Spending Growth

State Behind Most of U.S. for School Spending Growth

Wisconsin had third slowest growth in school spending in the nation.

MPS Requires Federal Aid Application Before Graduation

MPS Requires Federal Aid Application Before Graduation

Goal is to increase number of students attending college.

Transit System Adds 24 Bus Stop Murals

Transit System Adds 24 Bus Stop Murals

New partnership with city and MPS creates interactive murals to stimulate early childhood development.

MPS, Most Schools Plan Free Lunches Next School Year

MPS, Most Schools Plan Free Lunches Next School Year

Federal funding for this ends June 30 but most schools plan to continue offering them.

MPS Literacy Coach Films Reading Series Across Wisconsin

MPS Literacy Coach Films Reading Series Across Wisconsin

Dannette Justus films readings of children's books at interesting locations and Wisconsin landmarks.

State Leaves National School Board Association

State Leaves National School Board Association

Half of nation’s school board associations have left group, as schools become more politicized.

Students Settle Case From 2014 Against UWM

Students Settle Case From 2014 Against UWM

In dispute over who was real student government president, UWM pays 'six figure settlement,' litigants say.

Waukesha Schools Face Exodus of Teachers?

Waukesha Schools Face Exodus of Teachers?

Advocacy group cites 93% increase in resignations. School district disputes this.