Education
Fired Teacher, WILL Suing School District After Declining To Use Student’s Preferred Pronouns
Teacher Jordan Cernek says using transgender student pronouns violates his religious beliefs.
Aug 6th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Children’s Choir Merging With WI Conservatory of Music
‘Every kid has a voice.' Goal of merger is to expand music opportunities for children.
Jul 29th, 2024 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Recall Organizers Say They’ve Collected 37,000 Signatures, More Needed
"Anonymous donors" paying for canvassers
Jul 25th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
The School Finance Fixer Comes to MPS
Todd Gray has solved financial messes at other school districts. Can he clean up MPS?
Jul 23rd, 2024 by Terry Falk
State Officials Celebrate $49 Million Tech Hub Investment
Sen. Baldwin and Gov. Evers visit MATC to tout huge impact on state's jobs and economy.
Jul 22nd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Study Committee Will Consider Future of UW System
Declining enrollment and fiscal constraints among the issues being considered.
Jul 14th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Legislators Release Funds for Communities Losing 2-Year UW Schools
Gov. Evers has been pushing Joint Finance to release $20 million in aid approved in March.
Jul 10th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
UWM Chancellor Mone Plans to Resign
Mark Mone will step down in July 2025 after 11 years on the job.
Jul 3rd, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
MPS Could Lose $81 Million in State Aid
Half of estimated loss due to state adjustment for school district's financial errors.
Jul 2nd, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislative Republicans Say State Auditors Will Review MPS
Proposal comes in addition to Governor Tony Evers plan for outside audit.
Jun 27th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Needs New Kind of School Board
Higher pay and city-wide elections on high-turnout election days would strengthen board.
Jun 26th, 2024 by Jordan Morales
Does MPS Need To Be Reorganized?
Crisis points to potential problems with school system’s financial oversight.
Jun 26th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
