Education
Senate Passes New Reading Test for Early Grades
Modeled on Mississippi plan. Democrats call it meaningless without more spending on education.
Oct 26th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
State’s College Enrollment Declines. Again
Down for second year, an overall decline of 8.2% since 2019, with community colleges down 20.8%.
Oct 26th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Faces Wave of School Board Recalls
In Mequon-Thiensville and 10 other school districts. Only California has more.
Oct 25th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Six Adult Education Programs In Milwaukee
Offering reading instruction, GED preparation and more.
Oct 24th, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
New High School Marks Growth of Hmong Community
Governor, MPS Superintendent join trailblazing HAPA founder Chris Her-Xiong for ribbon cutting.
Oct 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Public School Enrollment Didn’t Rebound After Pandemic Dropoff
Public school enrollment down, voucher and charter programs up.
Oct 15th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Mural, Peace Tree Unveiled at Pulaski Playfield
Effort designed to encourage social unity, environmental consciousness and youth empowerment.
Oct 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Calls For Investigation of Wisconsin’s Indian Boarding School
The governor signed an executive order officially apologizing for state's role in boarding schools.
Oct 11th, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Would Restore Educators’ Collective Bargaining Rights
In order to address teacher shortage, bill restores rights stripped by Act 10.
Oct 7th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
UW System Funding Reserves Up $189 Million
Huge spending cuts during COVID-19 created surpluses across the system.
Oct 5th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Northwestern Mutual Donates $3 Million
Awards more than $3 million in grants to educational programs, nonprofits and schools.
Sep 29th, 2021 by Annie Mattea
State Superintendent Slams GOP Over School Funding
Assembly Speaker Vos says more money won't fix problems in schools.
Sep 24th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
