Education
Jay Rothman Named UW System President
Milwaukee attorney and Foley & Lardner CEO has never held a university leadership position.
Jan 22nd, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
WisDOT Simplifies Test for School Bus Drivers
Temporary waiver for a section of test intended to address labor shortages.
Jan 20th, 2022 by Madeline Fox
What Can School District Report Cards Tell Us?
Despite an improved score for MPS, many problems remain.
Jan 19th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
2 Finalists for UW System President
Regents pick Milwaukee attorney and CEO Jay Rothman, and UW-Eau Claire Chancellor Jim Schmidt.
Jan 16th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS ‘Meets Expectations.’ Maybe
Better state report card for MPS comes with fewer students tested, and many questions.
Jan 14th, 2022 by Terry Falk
COVID-19 Cases Rising At State Universities
Largest universities see record cases among students and staff heading into spring semester.
Jan 12th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Waukesha Schools Beset By Political Battles
All signs supporting student groups taken down. Citizens group files federal complaint.
Jan 10th, 2022 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Public Schools Extends Virtual Instruction
But Health Commissioner says health department had no role in decision, expresses concern about impact.
Jan 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Tommy Thompson Resigning From UW-System Interim Presidency
A Board of Regents committee is selecting a replacement for the former governor.
Jan 7th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Public Schools Will Be Virtual This Week
"Emergency safety measure" has students virtual and staff in-person through Jan. 10.
Jan 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
State School Report Cards Bend the Truth
Moving the goal posts to make schools look better.
Dec 27th, 2021 by Isral DeBruin, Colleston Morgan and Spencer Schien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
UWM Chancellor Gets 32% Pay Hike
Regents also hike UW-Madison chancellor pay 21.7%. Faculty leader protests decision.
Dec 21st, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
