Education
Legislative Committee Backs UW-Madison Spin-Off
Helping UW-Madison compete nationally or creating duplicative administration?
Nov 4th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioCarroll University Launches Wellness Program To Treat Student Anxiety, Homesickness
The Wellness Advocate initiative works to address surge of social issues arising from pandemic-triggered isolation.
Nov 1st, 2024 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public RadioKaul Asks State Supreme Court To Order Release of $50 Million Literacy Fund
Dane County judge previously rejected request to release the money. Legislature has held funding.
Oct 31st, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Public Schools Unanimously Passes $1.5 Billion Budget
13 schools could close, merge as part of long-range facilities plan.
Oct 30th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioMPS Has Mixed History With Police Officers in School
Decision looms about what to do with state-mandated return of school resource officers.
Oct 28th, 2024 by Terry FalkCommittee Discusses Separating UW-Madison From Rest of System
Part of larger discussion about future of system, including funding.
Oct 25th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerUWM, Milwaukee Charter School Hope To Improve Teacher Diversity
A new program will make it easier for Hmong American Peace Academy students to become teachers.
Oct 22nd, 2024 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public RadioThey Can’t Legally Vote, But Their Teacher Is Getting Them Engaged In The Election
University School program comes as 42% of Wisconsin social studies teachers report problems with teaching politics.
Oct 22nd, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioMore Than 100 Wisconsin School Districts Seeking More Funding Through Referendums
Educators say Legislature not adequately funding public schools.
Oct 19th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioGroundbreaking Held on Overhauling Former Cardinal Stritch Campus
St. Augustine Prep redeveloping campus into K4-12 school.
Oct 16th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneMPS Issues Won’t Impact State Aid Payments To Other Districts
Two-thirds of Wisconsin's 421 districts will receive more aid next school year. MPS docked $43 million.
Oct 16th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioMPS Still Owes Financial Data To State
DPI says school district's financial problems are 'more significant' than expected
Oct 15th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio