Education

UCLA Law Dean Jennifer Mnookin Named UW-Madison Chancellor

UCLA Law Dean Jennifer Mnookin Named UW-Madison Chancellor

Board of Regents unanimously approves her to succeed Rebecca Blank.

Op Ed: Do MPS Board Members Deserve Pay Raise?
Op Ed

Do MPS Board Members Deserve Pay Raise?

Board members give themselves a 4.7% salary hike — but for what?

Marquette Expecting Biggest Freshman Class Since Pandemic Began

Marquette Expecting Biggest Freshman Class Since Pandemic Began

2022 Freshman enrollment up 21% from last year.

Mount Mary Hires Isabelle Cherney As President

Mount Mary Hires Isabelle Cherney As President

Cherney will replace Christine Pharr, who is retiring this summer.

Evers Appoints 3 New UW Board of Regents Members

Evers Appoints 3 New UW Board of Regents Members

But will Republican Legislature approve the nominees?

Court Rules Cedarburg Schools Must Address Racial Harassment

Court Rules Cedarburg Schools Must Address Racial Harassment

Ozaukee County judge finds district did not properly investigate complaints.

Op Ed: A Courageous Call For Equity
Op Ed

A Courageous Call For Equity

A family's battle with top-ranked school in town has lessons for all of us, county executive says.

Teacher Retirements Declined 17% Last Year

Teacher Retirements Declined 17% Last Year

State numbers good news but Wisconsin still faces a teacher shortage.

State Ranks High in Pre-School Access

State Ranks High in Pre-School Access

But dropped from 3rd to 7th best during pandemic last year, national study finds.

Eyes on Milwaukee: ThriveOn Investing $5 Million In Neighborhood Childcare Facilities
Eyes on Milwaukee

ThriveOn Investing $5 Million In Neighborhood Childcare Facilities

Malaika Early Learning Center will operate new center at ThriveOn King complex.

Field Trips Are Back For MPS Students

Field Trips Are Back For MPS Students

Big change this school year. Students travel to Downtown for their first World’s Fair since 2019.

Costs of College Rising in Wisconsin

Costs of College Rising in Wisconsin

Gap between grants and aid received and total cost has soared since 2002, WPF report finds.