Education

K-12 Education: Is Building Surplus a Factor in MPS Referendum?
K-12 Education

Is Building Surplus a Factor in MPS Referendum?

Critics charge it is. But how much money could be saved by closing more buildings?

Republican Committee Recommends Firing Two UW Regents

Republican Committee Recommends Firing Two UW Regents

Because John Miller and Dana Wachs opposed a deal ending diversity-related positions.

Republican Senator Joins Democrats Against Transgender Sports Bill

Republican Senator Joins Democrats Against Transgender Sports Bill

Sen. Joan Ballweg cites higher rate of depression, suicide for transgender youth.

MATC a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars

MATC a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars

One of only three technical colleges in U.S. honored as a leading producer of Fulbright scholars.

Bill Would Pay Schools To Buy Gun Detection Equipment

Bill Would Pay Schools To Buy Gun Detection Equipment

Critics raise privacy concerns over systems that use AI and camera feeds.

Lawmakers Release $32 Million They Previously Withheld From UW System

Lawmakers Release $32 Million They Previously Withheld From UW System

Money was previously cut by GOP legislators as part of DEI fight.

Opening of St. Augustine Prep at Former Cardinal Stritch Campus Postponed

Opening of St. Augustine Prep at Former Cardinal Stritch Campus Postponed

One-year delay by Ramirez Foundation due to unexpected issues with redevelopment.

UW Tribal Tuition Promise Divides Native Communities

UW Tribal Tuition Promise Divides Native Communities

Questions over who is eligible for tuition support and program's success rate.

How Big a Change Is New UW-Madison Admission Policy?

How Big a Change Is New UW-Madison Admission Policy?

Students consider new rule that top 5% of state's high school grads guaranteed admission.

Campaign Targets MPS Funding Referendum

Campaign Targets MPS Funding Referendum

Atty Dan Adams forms Milwaukeeans For Affordable Housing, bashes proposed tax hike.

Campaign Wants You To “Vote Yes For MPS” On School Referendum

Campaign Wants You To “Vote Yes For MPS” On School Referendum

Group urges voters to support property tax increase for students.

Bill That Would Hold Students Back For Truancy Passes First Major Hurdle

Bill That Would Hold Students Back For Truancy Passes First Major Hurdle

Assembly passes bill that would make frequently absent students repeat their current grade, sends it to Senate.