Education
Mayor 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 ServiceMPS Literacy Coach Films Reading Series Across Wisconsin
Dannette Justus films readings of children's books at interesting locations and Wisconsin landmarks.
Jun 16th, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public RadioState Leaves National School Board Association
Half of nation’s school board associations have left group, as schools become more politicized.
Jun 15th, 2022 by Terry FalkStudents Settle Case From 2014 Against UWM
In dispute over who was real student government president, UWM pays 'six figure settlement,' litigants say.
Jun 13th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioWaukesha Schools Face Exodus of Teachers?
Advocacy group cites 93% increase in resignations. School district disputes this.
Jun 12th, 2022 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner