Education

Marquette Plans In-Person Classes in Fall

Marquette Plans In-Person Classes in Fall

University is planning a Fall 2021 semester that resembles pre-pandemic campus life.

Higher Education: Will MU Become Marquette Tech?
Higher Education

Will MU Become Marquette Tech?

Faculty worry that cuts in liberal arts, push for more technical education, threatens university’s Jesuit identity.

Tech Colleges Push To Expand General Education

Tech Colleges Push To Expand General Education

Seek authority to expand Gen Ed degrees without UW System approval.

Will There Be Enough Vaccines For Teachers?

Will There Be Enough Vaccines For Teachers?

As of Monday they can get vaccinated. But supplies likely to fall short.

Op Ed: Extend Tommy As UW System President
Op Ed

Extend Tommy As UW System President

Amid pandemic and budget crisis, stability and proven leadership needed. Regents should extend his contract

Senate Debates High School Sports Eligibility

Senate Debates High School Sports Eligibility

Should virtual and charter school students be able to participate in district school’s extracurriculars?

The Contrarian: Jill Underly Flunks School Choice 101
The Contrarian

Jill Underly Flunks School Choice 101

Candidate for state school superintendent is clueless about state requirements.

The Hammer of Student Testing

The Hammer of Student Testing

Republican legislators may use tests as a way to force schools to reopen.

Op Ed: UW System Plans Fall 2021 Turnaround
Op Ed

UW System Plans Fall 2021 Turnaround

Goal for fall is 75% of classes offered in-person.

Evers Wants $226 Million More for Higher Education

Evers Wants $226 Million More for Higher Education

Budget has $190 million hike for UW System, $36 million more for Voc-Tech colleges.

Evers Wants Massive Education Investment

Evers Wants Massive Education Investment

Biggest item in schools budget: $140 million increase in early childhood education.

It’s Kerr and Underly for State Superintendent

It’s Kerr and Underly for State Superintendent

Field of seven candidates narrow to two, with Underly the anti-voucher school candidate.