Education
State Ranks Higher in Virtual Classrooms
Students of color most likely to get virtual instruction. Racial gap 14th highest in Wisconsin.
Jul 6th, 2021 by Bruce MurphyState Gets “F” In Civics, US History Standards
Conservative Fordham Institute zaps Wisconsin for not specifically requiring these courses.
Jul 5th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioMarquette University Cuts Reflect National Trend
A decline in commitment to liberal arts seen in Wisconsin and nationally.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin ExaminerSchools Can Offer Free COVID-19 Tests
State DHS using federal funds to provide public and private schools free testing supplies.
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerDSHA Gets $2 Million For Scholarships
Largest such donation in 129-year history of Catholic all-girls school.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Angeline TerryNew UW Regents Chair Faces Challenges
Top issue: search for UW system president to replace Tommy Thompson.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by John TorinusUW System Freshmen Applications Up 30%
A sign students are ready to "leave the pandemic behind,” Thompson says.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Rich KremerSchool Officials, Families Blast GOP Budget
Republican legislators’ proposal keeps school funding flat for two years.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Madeline FoxBill Changes School Transfer Rules for Athletes
No more waiting period after students transfer for athletics, if legislation passes.
Jun 21st, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioSchool Funding Increase Actually a Property Tax Cut
GOP approved school aid will replace local property tax money, keep school funding flat.
Jun 20th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerState Budget May Impact Your Child’s Classroom
GOP legislators' budget could worsen the growing shortage of teachers.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Leigh Anne Fraley and Eric Jessup-AngerPurdue Renames Dorms to Honor Mequon Sisters
Frieda Parker Hall and Winifred Parker Hall honor students who integrated dorms in 1947.
Jun 15th, 2021 by Michael Horne