Education

State Superintendent Slams GOP Over School Funding

State Superintendent Slams GOP Over School Funding

Assembly Speaker Vos says more money won't fix problems in schools.

Murphy’s Law: College Grads Are Leaving Republican Party
Murphy’s Law

College Grads Are Leaving Republican Party

While less educated voters ditch the Democratic Party. How is that changing the state?

How Will Local Schools Handle Afghan Children?

How Will Local Schools Handle Afghan Children?

MPS, local educators have experience with refugees. But it’s not a simple undertaking.

UW System Vaccination Rates Vary Widely

UW System Vaccination Rates Vary Widely

91% of UW-Madison students vaccinated, versus just 38% at UW-Parkside.

Friday Photos: New Marquette Building Takes Shape
Friday Photos

New Marquette Building Takes Shape

School of Business Administration will serve as western gateway to campus.

GOP Bill Requires Parent Notification of Gender, Sexual Orientation Education

GOP Bill Requires Parent Notification of Gender, Sexual Orientation Education

Bill covers any instruction on sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender expression.

Mount Mary President Retiring At End of School Year

Mount Mary President Retiring At End of School Year

Christine Pharr oversaw the development of major capital projects, a new nursing program during one five year term.

Op Ed: Keep Tommy As UW System President
Op Ed

Keep Tommy As UW System President

He’s been a great success. Why not keep him on the job?

Jill Biden Visits Marvin Pratt Elementary

Jill Biden Visits Marvin Pratt Elementary

First Lady offers support for in-person schooling and vaccine mandates in discussion at north-side school.

Eyes on Milwaukee: School To Buy Nuisance Building For Garden
Eyes on Milwaukee

School To Buy Nuisance Building For Garden

Notre Dame girls school will raze building on 15th and Scott for garden, outdoor classes.

Schools Without Masks Could Face Lawsuits, Lose Insurance

Schools Without Masks Could Face Lawsuits, Lose Insurance

Insurers threatening to drop districts that fail to follow public-health mandates.

Op Ed: Thompson Right On UW System Future
Op Ed

Thompson Right On UW System Future

Blue-ribbon commission needed to address falling enrollment, massive challenges.