Education
MPS Still Tougher on Black Students?
Federal settlement cited disproportionate discipline. Posley says progress being made.
Nov 25th, 2020 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
School Nurses Step Up During Pandemic
300 in public school districts play a role in tracking, teaching about disease.
Nov 24th, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
State High Court to Review School Shutdown
WILL and school choice group sue to block Racine order closing all schools.
Nov 22nd, 2020 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
How the Pandemic Changed College Life
Three college seniors talk about how their lives have changed.
Nov 19th, 2020 by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
We Want More Money For Schools
Across the state, in both blue and red counties, voters are approving more money for schools.
Nov 17th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Hybrid Education May Not Work
Some experts say half-virtual, half-in-person classes may actually be worse at spreading COVID-19.
Nov 15th, 2020 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner
UW System Campuses Moving Classes Online
UWM among many campuses making change after Thanksgiving.
Nov 14th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW System Enrollment Down 2%
System saw 6% decline in new freshman enrollment.
Nov 6th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Joins Suit Against E-Cigarette Companies
Suit alleges that e-cigarettes are deliberately marketed to minors.
Nov 5th, 2020 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
UW Campuses Becoming Community ‘Surge Testing’ Sites
UW-System rolling out 250,000 rapid COVID-19 tests.
Nov 5th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Pandemic Causes Shortage of Teachers
Across the state school districts face shortages. Many teachers infected or in quarantine.
Oct 28th, 2020 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner
MPS Faces Exodus of Younger Students
District’s kindergarten and pre-K enrollment down by 1,544 students.
Oct 24th, 2020 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
