Education
Trump Admin Cuts Funding For MPS, UW-Madison Teacher Training
Teacher partnership grant would have trained 36 special education teachers.
Feb 23rd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Passes Bill Banning Cell Phones in Classrooms
Republicans say ban would improve learning and mental health. Democrats call it an unnecessary attack on local control.
Feb 20th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
WIAA Changes Policy, Bans Transgender Students From Girls Sports
Wisconsin organization says it is following guidance of Trump's executive order.
Feb 19th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Borowski Gets On His High Horse
He blasts MPS for violating law on police in schools while glossing over it himself.
Feb 19th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Underly, Kinser Advance in State Superintendent Race
Incumbent Jill Underly takes first, will face conservative-backed Brittany Kinser.
Feb 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Judge Rules MPS, City Must Split School Police Costs 50/50
They have 10 days to follow order or face contempt of court ruling.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
$50 Million for Reading Instruction Will Return to State Surplus
Supreme Court won't rule on Evers vs. Legislature battle before end of fiscal year.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Students Still Lag Behind in Math, Reading Since Pandemic
Months behind in math, a half-grade behind in reading compared to 2019, study finds.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
New MPS Superintendent Left Prior Job During Period It Faced Similar Criticism
Brenda Cassellius named Milwaukee superintendent as district faces numerous challenges.
Feb 14th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Audit Finds ‘Culture of Fear and Reluctance to Change’
But "prime opportunity" to overcome to get things right. Governor proposes $8 million in support.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Superintendent Candidate Jeff Wright Says He’ll Improve Communication With Public, Legislature
Wright is one of three candidates running in Feb. 18 primary.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
MPS, City Feud Over Paying School Resource Officers
Not one cop has signed up for required training. Viewed as dead-end job?
Feb 12th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
