Education
Milwaukee Public Schools Extends Virtual Instruction
But Health Commissioner says health department had no role in decision, expresses concern about impact.
Jan 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Tommy Thompson Resigning From UW-System Interim Presidency
A Board of Regents committee is selecting a replacement for the former governor.
Jan 7th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Public Schools Will Be Virtual This Week
"Emergency safety measure" has students virtual and staff in-person through Jan. 10.
Jan 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
State School Report Cards Bend the Truth
Moving the goal posts to make schools look better.
Dec 27th, 2021 by Isral DeBruin, Colleston Morgan and Spencer Schien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
UWM Chancellor Gets 32% Pay Hike
Regents also hike UW-Madison chancellor pay 21.7%. Faculty leader protests decision.
Dec 21st, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Student Pandemic Benefits Approved for 2021-22
Students unable to attend school due to COVID-19 can get money through national school lunch program.
Dec 19th, 2021 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
MATC Broadens Access to College in Milwaukee
Education can unlock opportunities blocked by racial, economic inequality.
Dec 18th, 2021 by Mario Koran, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Waukesha Teacher Suspended for Rainbow Flag in Classroom
Students, staff and teachers' union planning show of support for suspended teacher.
Dec 16th, 2021 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner
Most Schools Want State COVID-19 Testing
75% of school districts join program, 120,000 tests given so far.
Dec 13th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW Regents Consider Raises For Top Leaders
Pay for chancellors, presidents trails that at other universities. But so does pay for faculty.
Dec 12th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
DPI, Legislators Clash On Federal Pandemic Aid
$77 million for state’s schools at stake. Republican rule violates federal law, US Education Secretary says.
Dec 11th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Bill Would Penalize Colleges for Free Speech Violations
Colleges could lose funding and face lawsuits. Bill mirrors a Board of Regents resolution.
Dec 9th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
