Education
Federal Lawsuit Charges Discrimination Against Student at Whitefish Bay School
Claims Black student bullied and school staff ignored, misrepresented family's complaints.
Aug 28th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Court Rules Evers Properly Used Partial Veto
But rejected DPI request that Legislators release $50 million in funds for reading program.
Aug 28th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Regents Approve UWM Plan For Mass Layoff of Tenured Professors
Layoffs centered on general studies professors from two-year schools merged into UWM.
Aug 23rd, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Discrimination Complaint Filed Over Book Bans in Menomonee Falls Schools
Parents say students get less of an education after school district removes 30 books.
Aug 20th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee School Board Recall Fails
Organizers fall far short of total signatures needed to trigger recall of four school board directors.
Aug 19th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
UW System Needs $855 Million Budget Hike to Compete With Neighboring States
Now ranks 43rd in public funds. Board of Regents, then Legislature have to okay request.
Aug 19th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee’s Students Are Disappearing
Decline impacting MPS, independent charter and even choice schools.
Aug 19th, 2024 by Terry Falk
UWM Will Help Midwest Community Colleges Provide Green Job Training
UW-Milwaukee will assist 9 community colleges in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois to establish training centers
Aug 15th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Seeks Ways to Reduce Suspensions
There were nearly 24,000 suspensions last year; 78% of students suspended were Black.
Aug 13th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
UWM Faculty Reject Plan to Cut 35 Tenured Profs
Chancellor Mone's plan must be approved by UW Board of Regents.
Aug 11th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
UW President Optimistic Tuition Promise, Direct Admission Will Bolster ‘Participation Rate’
Fewer Wisconsin high school graduates are going to college immediately following graduation.
Aug 9th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Whether Public, Private or Charter, Report Shows Milwaukee Schools Are Often Struggling
Black students continue to perform at levels below their peers
Aug 9th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
