Education
Student Infection Rates May Soar
COVID variant, B.1.1.7. threatens children and rates are rising in neighboring states.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner
How to Get Pandemic School Lunch Benefits
Low-income families whose children were at home during pandemic can apply to state for federal aid.
Apr 10th, 2021 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Thompson Pushes Unified UW System Programs
Other state’s online universities "taking 35 to 40% of our students," he warns.
Apr 10th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Legislators Question Federal Pandemic Aid for MPS
MPS getting 36% of $2.2 billion for state schools under federal formula prioritizing high poverty districts.
Apr 7th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Underly Defeats Kerr In State Superintendent Race
Deborah Kerr conceded just after 9:30 p.m.
Apr 6th, 2021 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Budget Helps Undocumented Students
Allows in-state tuition rates for these students, whose families live and work in Wisconsin.
Apr 6th, 2021 by Iuscely Flores
Meet the District 4 School Board Candidates
Aisha Carr and Dana Kelley both have a flock of endorsements.
Apr 4th, 2021 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Meet the District 5 School Board Candidates
Alex Brower and Jilly Gokalgandhi compete to replace outgoing school board director Larry Miller.
Apr 4th, 2021 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
School Board Candidates Live Outside District
Aisha Carr and Dana Kelley both would have to move into MPS District 4 if elected.
Apr 3rd, 2021 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Underly Criticizes Kerr for Trans-Kids in Sports Comments
State Superintendent candidate said transgender kids shouldn't play on teams that align with gender identity.
Apr 2nd, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kerr Supports Voucher Program, Decentralizing DPI
State superintendent candidate Kerr has been an ardent supporter of reopening schools.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Underly Running on Education Equity, Ending Vouchers
As a candidate for state superintendent, Underly has backing of state teachers union.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
