Education
LGBTQ+ Advocacy Groups File Federal Complaint Against Kettle Moraine Schools
Charging school district created 'hostile environment for trans and nonbinary kids.'
Sep 10th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerState Audit of DPI Prioritized Over Fish and Wildlife Analysis
Evers calls GOP-led audit 'ridiculous,' legislators say its needed.
Sep 9th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioMPS Pushed to Bring Back Police Officers In Schools
Pressure from DPI, legislators. Union says this will cause more student arrests, suspensions.
Sep 9th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin Social Studies Teachers Face Restrictions, Complaints for Teaching Elections
Survey from group of social studies teachers found 42% report facing restrictions by administration, parents.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public RadioUW Tuition Promise Programs Find Success, But Need State Funding
UWM's program supports tuition for more than 1,000 students.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Students Head Back to School
MPS leaders say the district is in a better place than it has been in years.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioSee Inside New Home of Marquette Nursing School
Fast-growing college has new digs, simulation hospital rooms and lots of natural light.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneUWM Faculty Senate Leader Says Layoffs of Faculty Were Financially Necessary
Others disagree. Precedent of laying off tenured faculty and state funding at issue.
Sep 3rd, 2024 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public RadioLess than Half of Wisconsin Voters Satisfied With Public Schools
Poll finds particularly high negatives in Milwaukee, where MPS financial problems arose.
Sep 2nd, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioSchools Across Wisconsin Limiting Cell Phone Use
Administrators say this will improve attention, learning engagement and mental health.
Sep 1st, 2024 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public RadioCharter School Advances New Building While Uncertainty With MPS Looms
Carmen plans new building on Oklahoma Ave. MPS might kick it out of colocated space
Aug 30th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneNew Title IX Rules Could Mean School Districts Lose Millions in Federal Funds
Pending federal lawsuit attempting to block LGBTQ protections leaves districts in limbo.
Aug 29th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio