Education
The Push to Reopen Schools
Virtual schools working poorly, but in-person schools are risky. Legislators, others pushing to reopen.
Jan 4th, 2021 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner
State’s Colleges, Universities To Get More Pandemic Aid
New federal stimulus package includes $23 billion for higher education.
Dec 23rd, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
EPA Requires Lead Testing for Schools, Day Cares
But fails to speed up removal of lead lines. A “heart breaking failure,” critics charge.
Dec 22nd, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why We Must Improve Prison Education
Former governor proposes plan to help inmates earn a degree while serving time in prison.
Dec 22nd, 2020 by Tommy Thompson
Milwaukee Succeeds Solicits Education Ideas
Consortium offers grants for most promising proposals to improve education of young Black males.
Dec 22nd, 2020 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Why Marquette Will Endure
Whatever its troubles, university is mission-centered, with good leadership.
Dec 15th, 2020 by Frank Schneiger
State Ranks 41st in Tax Dollars for Higher Education
Funding of UW-System and Wisconsin Technical Colleges has plummeted since 2000, report finds.
Dec 15th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Troubles At Marquette University
$20 million shortfall, declining enrollment, half-empty dormitories, faculty discontent.
Dec 9th, 2020 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner
Six New Milwaukee School Board Candidates
Three for open seats, three opposing incumbents in Spring 2021 election.
Dec 8th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
4 UW System Campuses Cancel Spring Break
A week off for students to travel will spread COVID-19, officials say.
Dec 7th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Viets Tower’s Rise
MSOE redeveloping 1960s residence hall into modern complex accessible to all students.
Dec 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Families Struggle With Child Care Amid School Closures, Virtual Learning
Families taking it day by day as day care programs close.
Dec 4th, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
