Education
New MPS Superintendent Dumps Beleaguered Facilities Director
Top building manager gone as lead crisis drags on.
Apr 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Amidst Lead Crisis, State Reprimands MPS Facilities Director
Three schools remain closed for lead issues.
Apr 3rd, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Head Start Office Serving Wisconsin Shuts Down
Four other regional offices closed. Head Start providers shocked.
Apr 2nd, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Underly Wins Second Term as State Superintendent
Underly defeats challenger Brittany Kinser in hotly-contested race.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Thomas Gibson Chosen to Lead UWM
A unanimous pick for UWM chancellor at tumultuous time in higher education.
Mar 31st, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Can You Use Student ID to Vote in Tuesday’s Election?
Yes, but it's complicated.
Mar 31st, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Three MPS Schools Remain Closed Because of Lead Contamination
Health department working with district on long-term plan, but work drags on at three closed schools.
Mar 29th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Vetoes Bill That Would Have Changed School Testing Standards
GOP-backed bill had passed largely along party lines.
Mar 28th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
What Exactly Does The Department of Public Instruction Do?
The Underly-Kinser race has brought great attention to a department few understand.
Mar 28th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Federal Education Cuts Will Hurt Wisconsin
Big cuts for public schools, poor and disabled students, school lunches and more.
Mar 26th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Political Parties Spend Big On State Superintendent Race
Majority of spending on nonpartisan race coming from state Democratic and Republican parties.
Mar 26th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin School Board Races Targeted by National Conservative Group
1776 Project PAC, funded by billionaire Richard Uihlein, has a familiar agenda.
Mar 24th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
