Education
Can Colleges Meet State’s Nurse Shortage?
More health workers, more diversity needed but new report finds mixed enrollment data.
Jul 13th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
Search Committee for UW System President Named
19-member committee chosen by UW Regent, with emphasis on tradition of shared governance.
Jul 12th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
The Truth About Critical Race Theory
It’s fact based and rarely taught. So why such opposition?
Jul 11th, 2021 by Dr. Javier Tapia, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Evers Offers GOP a Second Chance to Fund Schools
Newly revised federal guidelines could take away pandemic aid to state unless education funding increased.
Jul 11th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Conservative Group Sues MPS
WILL suing school district over policy allowing leave for union activities.
Jul 9th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Ranks Higher in Virtual Classrooms
Students of color most likely to get virtual instruction. Racial gap 14th highest in Wisconsin.
Jul 6th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
State Gets “F” In Civics, US History Standards
Conservative Fordham Institute zaps Wisconsin for not specifically requiring these courses.
Jul 5th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Marquette University Cuts Reflect National Trend
A decline in commitment to liberal arts seen in Wisconsin and nationally.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner
Schools Can Offer Free COVID-19 Tests
State DHS using federal funds to provide public and private schools free testing supplies.
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
DSHA Gets $2 Million For Scholarships
Largest such donation in 129-year history of Catholic all-girls school.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Angeline Terry
New UW Regents Chair Faces Challenges
Top issue: search for UW system president to replace Tommy Thompson.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by John Torinus
UW System Freshmen Applications Up 30%
A sign students are ready to "leave the pandemic behind,” Thompson says.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Rich Kremer
