Education
Voucher Expansion Could Bankrupt Public Schools
Budget-busting proposal could benefit 'subprime' voucher operators.
May 11th, 2025 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Outside MPS Lead Clinic, Coalition Demands District, City Be Proactive, Not Reactive
Despite attention, only 22 kids were tested at event.
May 8th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
New MPS Superintendent Cutting Central Office Jobs
In letter to staff, Cassellius says district challenges are rooted in broken systems and structures.
May 8th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Legislators Push Mandated School Access for Military Recruiters
'They have been prohibited from doing meaningful recruitment.'
May 8th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
UW-Madison Faculty Vote to Join Big Ten’s ‘Mutual Defense Compact’
Big Ten schools will help each other if any targeted by Trump administration.
May 7th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Public Museum Changes Its Name
Will become the Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin. Why the change?
May 6th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Republican Plan to Slash Federal Student Loans Threatens Wisconsin
Half of state students could be hit by cuts to Pell Grants, student loans and more.
May 5th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Schools Losing $8 Million in Federal Mental Health Grants
Trump administration killing $1 billion program, claiming civil rights violations.
May 4th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
As Wisconsin Teachers Grapple With AI, Trump Calls for Greater Use
His executive order pushes artificial intelligence. State educators have mixed views.
Apr 29th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Number of Wisconsin Students Who Are Homeless Is Rising
13.5% of students in Beloit schools. 'Highest number I've seen.'
Apr 29th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Closing Two More Schools For Lead Hazards
Superintendent announces timeline for remediating all its old buildings.
Apr 28th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
All 27 Visa Terminations at UW-Madison Reversed
Trump administration has reversed termination of thousands of visa registrations.
Apr 28th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
