Education
In a First, Women To Lead UW Regents
Karen Walsh elected president, Amy Blumenfeld Bogost the VP of UW System board.
Jun 11th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public RadioFlush With Federal Funds, Schools Face Long-Term Drought
MPS, Madison face state funding squeeze and rising costs due to inflation.
Jun 7th, 2022 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin ExaminerUW System President Wants Tuition Freeze Extended
New system leader Jay Rothman will recommend extension to the UW Board of Regents.
Jun 2nd, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioState Private Universities Enrollment Down 10%
Young people questioning value of college, given costs and likely student debt?
May 31st, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioSchools Face Financial Feast and Famine
MPS, other districts flush with federal cash, but face long-term financial shortfalls, report finds.
May 25th, 2022 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioNew High School Planned in Bronzeville
Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy would demolish warehouse for new building.
May 24th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneStudents With Disabilities Subjected to Seclusion, Physical Restraint
Report finds 84% of all such incidents in state’s schools involve students with disabilities.
May 23rd, 2022 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerSchools Spend Relief Funds on Tech, COVID-19 Safety
Some schools are also hiring counselors and tutors to help children that fell behind during at-home education.
May 21st, 2022 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioBrandon Jennings Attempting to Launch Milwaukee Voucher School
Former NBA player seeking to open BALL City Academy.
May 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene‘Traffic Gardens’ Coming to MPS Buildings
Part of Safe Routes to School program, teaching students how to bike and follow rules of the road.
May 19th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneWhy School Funding Referendums Fail
Why did so many in the state pass while the West Allis referendum failed?
May 18th, 2022 by Terry FalkNew UW Chancellor Mnookin Seeks ‘Common Ground’ With GOP Critics
Vos, Kleefisch, Nass assail regents' choice of UCLA Law School dean.
May 18th, 2022 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public Radio