Education
The Failure of Corporate Charter Schools
They haven’t done so well in Milwaukee.
May 18th, 2021 by Terry Falk
Teacher Retirements Up 14% in 2020
Thousands across the state retired. More retirements expected in 2021.
May 17th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Would Ban UW-System Vaccine Requirements
Two GOP lawmakers want to prohibit public campuses from requiring COVID-19 vaccine.
May 14th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Students Want More Mental Health Services
In focus groups, state’s middle and high school students discuss pluses and minuses of pandemic.
May 10th, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Report Proposes Regionalized UW-System
Interim system President Thompson doesn't support regional consolidation of university functions.
May 7th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Private School Voucher Costs Rising
GOP-controlled Legislature backs further voucher expansion in biennial budget.
May 7th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
School Board Member Moves Into Her District
Aisha Carr won MPS District 4 race though she lived outside district.
May 5th, 2021 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Vice President Visits City, Sells Jobs Plan
Harris tours UWM Clean Energy Laboratories, promotes infrastructure spending.
May 4th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Underly Announces Transition Team
New state school superintendent promises “more offense, less defense."
May 4th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Makes New Appointments to UW Board of Regents
Three new appointees rebalance board away from Walker appointees.
Apr 30th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Investment Needed in State’s Universities
The need is big but the payback to Wisconsin's economy is much bigger.
Apr 29th, 2021 by Tommy Thompson
About That Data on Charter Schools
Diving deeper into charter school data and polls of voters tells interesting story.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
