Education
MPS Faces $46 Million Budget Deficit
Superintendent Cassellius proposes a list of mid-year cuts.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW-Madison Saw 17% Cut to Federal Research Funds Under Trump
Outgoing Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin said federal research cut by $27 million in 2025.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Hikes State Funding for Demonstration Charter School
Encouraging innovative education or taking funding from public schools?
Feb 10th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Schools Have Low Level of Dual Enrollment Participation
College level courses less likely at schools with high rates of poverty.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
How End of Affirmative Action Is Affecting Wisconsin Colleges
Fewer Black and Hispanic students at UW-Madison, more at UW-Eau Claire, UWM.
Feb 8th, 2026 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislators Withhold Funding to DPI Over Resort Spending
DPI denies it was travel junket, says funding cutoff may force job layoffs.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Should All Students Get Free School Lunches?
Gov. Evers supports it. But will it could hurt poorer school districts?
Feb 1st, 2026 by Terry Falk
Why Columbia Wanted UW-Madison’s Chancellor
Leaders from Columbia and Madison weigh in on her strengths.
Jan 30th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
DEI Backlash Puts Milwaukee’s Special Ed Teacher Pipeline at Risk
Trump’s order to eliminate DEI from schools leads to loss of $3.28 million grant.
Jan 24th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Plan Would Expand Online Mental Health Help for Wisconsin Teens
Pilot program would give at least 50,000 high school students access to virtual counseling and peer support.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Could Bill MPS Over Arcane State Law
City Attorney must provide legal services to MPS. Could it charge for this?
Jan 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
UWM’s New Program Connects With Students Before High School
ROAR program offers chances for young students to get involved with university.
Jan 21st, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
