Education
With DPI Race Looming, Poll Shows Growing Dissatisfaction With Public Schools
More than half of people say standards are too low, but 45% admit they don't know what test scores actually are.
Mar 13th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Will Reopen School Shuttered Because of Lead Dust
Trowbridge gets the all clear after abatement effort.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Union Battle at Marquette Gets Religious
Should federal rulings or Catholic Jesuit teachings apply in union dispute?
Mar 12th, 2025 by Terry Falk
$189 Million UWM Project Would Redevelop Former Columbia Hospital
Gov. Evers backs funding project to relocate, expand health sciences programs.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Administration Warns UW-Madison It Could Lose Federal Funding
One of 60 universities, colleges listed for alleged failure to protect Jewish students.
Mar 11th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Capitol Rally Supports Scientific Research in Wisconsin
‘Stand Up For Science’ rally part of nationwide call to support federal funding for research.
Mar 8th, 2025 by Mackenzie Krumme, Wisconsin Public Radio
Health Department Will Investigate 10 More Schools For Lead Issues
Clinics scheduled for concerned children, staff to be tested.
Mar 7th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Widespread Opposition at Hearing to Bill Requiring Parental Approval for Pronoun, Name Changes
GOP-bill draws opposition from legislators, those testifying.
Mar 7th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
UW Leaders, Medical Researchers Defend Their Work, NIH Funding
The remarks came as a federal judge temporarily blocked sweeping cuts aimed at the National Institutes of Health.
Mar 7th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin High School Graduation Rates Improve, Absenteeism Drops, Milwaukee Lags
Graduation rates highest in history, but still vary starkly by race, location.
Mar 7th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin High Schoolers Could Soon Sign Sponsorship Deals
WIAA set to vote again on NIL legalization. Forty states already allow it.
Mar 6th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
New MPS Superintendent to Start Early
Brenda Cassellius will become superintendent on March 15, not July 1.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Terry Falk
