Education

Activists Oppose Johnson’s Push for More Police Near Schools

Activists Oppose Johnson’s Push for More Police Near Schools

Common Council president concerned about reckless driving. LIT wants less policing of schools.

Senate Passes New Reading Test for Early Grades

Senate Passes New Reading Test for Early Grades

Modeled on Mississippi plan. Democrats call it meaningless without more spending on education.

State’s College Enrollment Declines. Again

State’s College Enrollment Declines. Again

Down for second year, an overall decline of 8.2% since 2019, with community colleges down 20.8%.

State Faces Wave of School Board Recalls

State Faces Wave of School Board Recalls

In Mequon-Thiensville and 10 other school districts. Only California has more.

Six Adult Education Programs In Milwaukee

Six Adult Education Programs In Milwaukee

Offering reading instruction, GED preparation and more.

Eyes on Milwaukee: New High School Marks Growth of Hmong Community
Eyes on Milwaukee

New High School Marks Growth of Hmong Community

Governor, MPS Superintendent join trailblazing HAPA founder Chris Her-Xiong for ribbon cutting.

Public School Enrollment Didn’t Rebound After Pandemic Dropoff

Public School Enrollment Didn’t Rebound After Pandemic Dropoff

Public school enrollment down, voucher and charter programs up.

New Mural, Peace Tree Unveiled at Pulaski Playfield

New Mural, Peace Tree Unveiled at Pulaski Playfield

Effort designed to encourage social unity, environmental consciousness and youth empowerment.

Evers Calls For Investigation of Wisconsin’s Indian Boarding School

Evers Calls For Investigation of Wisconsin’s Indian Boarding School

The governor signed an executive order officially apologizing for state's role in boarding schools.

Bill Would Restore Educators’ Collective Bargaining Rights

Bill Would Restore Educators’ Collective Bargaining Rights

In order to address teacher shortage, bill restores rights stripped by Act 10.

UW System Funding Reserves Up $189 Million

UW System Funding Reserves Up $189 Million

Huge spending cuts during COVID-19 created surpluses across the system.

Northwestern Mutual Donates $3 Million

Northwestern Mutual Donates $3 Million

Awards more than $3 million in grants to educational programs, nonprofits and schools.