Education
Evers Awards More Federal Pandemic Funds to Schools
Addition of $90 million to state schools will be used for staffing, mental health services.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
Student Loan Reduction Requires Paying State Taxes
Forgiven debt treated as income. Evers favors change in law to address this.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Fight Over Former Columbia Hospital Heads Back To Court
City appeals ruling, seeks to block UWM's further demolition of hospital.
Aug 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
School Referendums Seek Record $1.9 Billion
At least 50 school districts in state want voters to approve tax hikes this fall.
Aug 29th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Marquette Students Protest Lack of Diversity
Black Student Council of Marquette says students of color don't feel welcome on campus.
Aug 27th, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Half of Wisconsin Student Debt Nearly Eliminated Under Biden Plan
52% of federal borrowers have $20,000 or less in student debt.
Aug 26th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Project Brings Teachers to Panama Rainforest
Research project trains teachers, enriches classroom curriculum.
Aug 26th, 2022 by Katie Riordan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Which Colleges Give Students Best Return?
MU, MSOE, UW-Madison the highest, MIAD and UW-Superior the lowest in future earnings.
Aug 25th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Study Finds Racial Gap in Advance Placement Tests
Nearly half of Black and Hispanic students in state don’t take final exam after AP course.
Aug 25th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public Radio
State School Safety Hotline Has Gotten 1,000 Tips This Year
Kaul touts hotline as a way to prevent possible tragedies.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Schools Not Providing State Mandated Native American History
1989 Wisconsin law requires teaching of their history, culture and treaty rights.
Aug 22nd, 2022 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner
UW System Considers Automatic Admission of High School Graduates
Goal is to stem enrollment declines and improve access to higher education.
Aug 20th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
