Education
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Mukwonago Trans Student
Tensions over LGBTQ issues continue in Waukesha County schools.
Jul 10th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Vetoes Merger of UW Campus, Technical College in Washington County
County executive says merger talks will continue, notes 66% decline in enrollment.
Jul 10th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers’ Veto Pen Gives School Districts 400 Years of Funding
Trimming budget bill text to let school districts collect an added $325 per student annually.
Jul 5th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Budget Gives No Funding Increase to 40% of School Districts
Total funding up 3% but Madison got a decrease and Racine got 22% increase.
Jul 5th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Bill Requires UW to Admit Top 5% Of All High School Graduates
Including from all other states. How would this impact Wisconsin's low-income students?
Jul 3rd, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Following Supreme Court Ruling, UW System Reviewing Its Race-Based Admissions Rules
Wisconsin conservatives applaud ruling, though its actual impact in state is unclear.
Jun 30th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Plan Merges UW Campus in West Bend With Tech College
Joint Finance passes plan to address declining enrollment in Washington County.
Jun 27th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Struggles With Shrinking System
With less students and less money, how can MPS 'right-size' the district?
Jun 27th, 2023 by Terry Falk
MPS Seeks To Revise School Calendar
Seeking earlier start to 2024-25 school year for elementary students, creating a uniform calendar for system.
Jun 26th, 2023 by Terry Falk
Republicans Approve $3.5 Billion Income Tax Cut
GOP legislators also approve cutting $32 million from UW System budget as part of DEI cut.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson and Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican Bill Targets ‘Obscene’ Materials in Wisconsin Schools
A second bill would prohibit schools from using library aid money to purchase items that could be considered obscene.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vos Pushed to End Technical Colleges Taxing Authority
Amendment's author was unknown. Drafting files show Assembly Speaker requested it.
Jun 21st, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
