Education

Back in News: State Ranks Higher in Virtual Classrooms
Back in News

State Ranks Higher in Virtual Classrooms

Students of color most likely to get virtual instruction. Racial gap 14th highest in Wisconsin.

State Gets “F” In Civics, US History Standards

State Gets “F” In Civics, US History Standards

Conservative Fordham Institute zaps Wisconsin for not specifically requiring these courses.

Marquette University Cuts Reflect National Trend

Marquette University Cuts Reflect National Trend

A decline in commitment to liberal arts seen in Wisconsin and nationally.

Schools Can Offer Free COVID-19 Tests

Schools Can Offer Free COVID-19 Tests

State DHS using federal funds to provide public and private schools free testing supplies.

DSHA Gets $2 Million For Scholarships

DSHA Gets $2 Million For Scholarships

Largest such donation in 129-year history of Catholic all-girls school.

Op Ed: New UW Regents Chair Faces Challenges
Op Ed

New UW Regents Chair Faces Challenges

Top issue: search for UW system president to replace Tommy Thompson.

UW System Freshmen Applications Up 30%

UW System Freshmen Applications Up 30%

A sign students are ready to "leave the pandemic behind,” Thompson says.

School Officials, Families Blast GOP Budget

School Officials, Families Blast GOP Budget

Republican legislators’ proposal keeps school funding flat for two years.

Bill Changes School Transfer Rules for Athletes

Bill Changes School Transfer Rules for Athletes

No more waiting period after students transfer for athletics, if legislation passes.

School Funding Increase Actually a Property Tax Cut

School Funding Increase Actually a Property Tax Cut

GOP approved school aid will replace local property tax money, keep school funding flat.

Op-Ed: State Budget May Impact Your Child’s Classroom
Op-Ed

State Budget May Impact Your Child’s Classroom

GOP legislators' budget could worsen the growing shortage of teachers.

Purdue Renames Dorms to Honor Mequon Sisters

Purdue Renames Dorms to Honor Mequon Sisters

Frieda Parker Hall and Winifred Parker Hall honor students who integrated dorms in 1947.