Education
Bill Mandating Cursive Lessons Splits Party
Republicans push it, while Democrats, teachers union, school boards oppose it.
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mequon-Thiensville School Board Recall Fails
Despite heavy right wing spending against them, all four incumbents win easily.
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
UW System Will Comply with Federal Vaccine Mandate
Ignoring the mandate would cost universities millions in federal contracts.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Uilhlein Bankrolls Mequon-Thiensville Recall
Conservatives donate $50,000 to effort to take over school board.
Oct 27th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Activists Oppose Johnson’s Push for More Police Near Schools
Common Council president concerned about reckless driving. LIT wants less policing of schools.
Oct 27th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Senate Passes New Reading Test for Early Grades
Modeled on Mississippi plan. Democrats call it meaningless without more spending on education.
Oct 26th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
State’s College Enrollment Declines. Again
Down for second year, an overall decline of 8.2% since 2019, with community colleges down 20.8%.
Oct 26th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Faces Wave of School Board Recalls
In Mequon-Thiensville and 10 other school districts. Only California has more.
Oct 25th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Six Adult Education Programs In Milwaukee
Offering reading instruction, GED preparation and more.
Oct 24th, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
New High School Marks Growth of Hmong Community
Governor, MPS Superintendent join trailblazing HAPA founder Chris Her-Xiong for ribbon cutting.
Oct 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Public School Enrollment Didn’t Rebound After Pandemic Dropoff
Public school enrollment down, voucher and charter programs up.
Oct 15th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Mural, Peace Tree Unveiled at Pulaski Playfield
Effort designed to encourage social unity, environmental consciousness and youth empowerment.
Oct 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
