Education
Latest UW Branch Closure Follows Years of Declining Enrollment, Budget Cuts
UW system closing Baraboo Sauk County campus, sixth branch closure of 13 former two-year campuses.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Are Student ‘Mental Health Days’ a Problem for Schools?
Some experts worry about trend. Absenteeism at Wisconsin schools up to 22%.
Oct 22nd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Audit Finds a Quarter of Wisconsin Schools Missed Financial Deadlines
Legislative Audit Bureau report recommends changes to DPI to improve procedures.
Oct 21st, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Cuts Threaten Wisconsin’s Foreign Language Programs
Funding relied on for more than 60 years hurts nationally recognized programs.
Oct 20th, 2025 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
After Trials, Most Wisconsin Schools Opt Out of Performance-Based Pay For Teachers
Rewarding teachers on how well students do is complicated and can have unintended consequences, research finds.
Oct 18th, 2025 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
School Aid Shrinks for 7 in 10 Wisconsin Districts
Most districts see aid cuts as $350 million shifts to private programs.
Oct 17th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Milwaukee Public Schools Using Retirees To Fill Vacant Teaching Positions
The district still has 83 vacancies to fill.
Oct 17th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hundreds of Wisconsin Teacher Misconduct Cases Shielded from Public
DPI has investigated hundreds of cases, many involving 'grooming.'
Oct 16th, 2025 by Danielle DuClos
UW-Madison Sees 30% Drop In New International Students
With delays in visa processing, travel bans and threats of deportation, fewer students are traveling overseas
Oct 16th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Special Education Layoffs Worry Wisconsin Education Advocates
Trump administration also cut funds for Wisconsin program that attracts and retains special ed teachers.
Oct 15th, 2025 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Trails Almost Every State in College Affordability
Each UW school and 90% of tech schools failed affordability test.
Oct 14th, 2025 by Natalie Yahr
Democrats Unveil Statewide Tuition Promise Program
Another bill would reverse Act 10 for most UW system employees.
Oct 14th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
