Education

GED Program at MATC Gives Students a Second Chance

GED Program at MATC Gives Students a Second Chance

Nearly 300 Milwaukee area students recently completed their degrees.

GOP Holdover on UW Board Says He Won’t Step Down

GOP Holdover on UW Board Says He Won’t Step Down

UW Regent Robert Atwell advised by Vos to stay on Board until replacement confirmed.

UWM Chancellor Apologizes After Jewish Groups Condemn Protest Agreement

UWM Chancellor Apologizes After Jewish Groups Condemn Protest Agreement

UW system president praises Mone's 'reassessment' but UWM says deal still stands.

K-12 Education: Board Proposal Would Take Away Two Carmen Charter School Facilities
K-12 Education

Board Proposal Would Take Away Two Carmen Charter School Facilities

Carmen's backers protest, board and superintendent back a month delay on proposal.

State Health Department Reinstates Vaccine Requirements for School Children

State Health Department Reinstates Vaccine Requirements for School Children

Legislature had blocked vaccine requirements for chickenpox, meningitis.

Candidate Announces for Aisha Carr’s Former School Board Seat

Candidate Announces for Aisha Carr’s Former School Board Seat

James Ferguson II is first candidate to announce. Special election is scheduled for Nov. 5.

Jewish Groups, Rothman Condemn UWM Deal with Pro-Palestinian Protestors

Jewish Groups, Rothman Condemn UWM Deal with Pro-Palestinian Protestors

The Water Council says it never had ties to Israeli groups.

K-12 Education: The Ups and Downs of Milwaukee’s School Enrollment
K-12 Education

The Ups and Downs of Milwaukee’s School Enrollment

Regular school enrollment barely changed, charter schools down, statistics vary between MPS and DPI.

K-12 Education: MPS Lost Just 51 Students This Year
K-12 Education

MPS Lost Just 51 Students This Year

Has long-term decline in enrollment ended? MPS officials see encouraging signs.

Embattled School Board Director Aisha Carr Resigns

Embattled School Board Director Aisha Carr Resigns

Carr has been a controversial school board director, and faced a potential disciplinary investigation.

Murphy’s Law: MIAD Faces Huge Shortfall, Staff Cuts
Murphy’s Law

MIAD Faces Huge Shortfall, Staff Cuts

Decisions on $2.8 million budget shortfall made with lack of transparency, some complain.

Kohl Philanthropies Donates $2 Million to New Public Museum

Kohl Philanthropies Donates $2 Million to New Public Museum

Grant supports new museum facility and free membership for educators.