Education
Underly Raises 18 Times More Than Kerr
Democratic-supported candidate for state school superintendent raises $1.3 million.
Mar 31st, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignEvers Vetoes Bill on School Sports
Bill allowed virtual charter school students to participate in sports at their home school districts.
Mar 29th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerReconsidering ACT Tests, School Report Cards
Questions after pandemic. Fears that schools serving poor students may get punished.
Mar 27th, 2021 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin ExaminerUnderfunded UWM Looks to Lead
A key to issues like minority education and freshwater research, but needs more funding.
Mar 25th, 2021 by John TorinusKerr Makes Case for State Superintendent
Longtime educator, former Brown Deer Superintendent backs vouchers, early school start.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public RadioUnderly Makes Case for State Superintendent
Supports more investment in 4K programs, phasing out vouchers.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public RadioState’s Colleges, Universities To Get $565 Million In Aid
Half of federal pandemic aid received must go for student emergency grants.
Mar 21st, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioAssembly Legislators Show Their Priorities
Minutes to pass big expansion of voucher schools, hours debating home schools.
Mar 20th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerEvers Prioritizing School Funding, Rural Broadband in Budget
Governor may veto budget if GOP-controlled Legislature removes those items.
Mar 19th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioMarquette Lays Off Liberal Arts Staff
“Massive reductions” in English, history and philosophy, academic union says.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Terry FalkKerr, Underly Strike Sparks In Debate
Candidates for state school superintendent reveal very different views on voucher schools, other issues.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro, Wisconsin ExaminerUSDA Expands Pandemic School Meals
Schools will be able to serve free meals through summer and all of September.
Mar 13th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio