Education
Over 50% of State’s Schools Use Restraints on Students
Elementary students and students with disabilities restrained and secluded the most.
Jan 22nd, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioState Superintendent Candidates Debate
Seven candidates include teachers, principals, superintendents and policy experts.
Jan 12th, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro, Wisconsin ExaminerThe Science on COVID-19 and Schools
When are in-person classes safe and when can they help disease surge? That depends.
Jan 11th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerUW Rapid COVID-19 Test Missed Many Asymptomatic Cases
A CDC study finds a test used by UW-System schools missed 59% of asymptomatic cases.
Jan 7th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioMPS Now Offers Free Dinners
School district expands free breakfast and lunch program. Anyone 18 or younger is eligible.
Jan 5th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneMarquette Should Respect Shared Governance
The president shouldn’t dictate. Faculty should be involved in decisions about university’s future.
Jan 5th, 2021 by Marquette University Chapter of the American Association of University ProfessorsThe Push to Reopen Schools
Virtual schools working poorly, but in-person schools are risky. Legislators, others pushing to reopen.
Jan 4th, 2021 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin ExaminerState’s Colleges, Universities To Get More Pandemic Aid
New federal stimulus package includes $23 billion for higher education.
Dec 23rd, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioEPA Requires Lead Testing for Schools, Day Cares
But fails to speed up removal of lead lines. A “heart breaking failure,” critics charge.
Dec 22nd, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWhy We Must Improve Prison Education
Former governor proposes plan to help inmates earn a degree while serving time in prison.
Dec 22nd, 2020 by Tommy ThompsonMilwaukee Succeeds Solicits Education Ideas
Consortium offers grants for most promising proposals to improve education of young Black males.
Dec 22nd, 2020 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceWhy Marquette Will Endure
Whatever its troubles, university is mission-centered, with good leadership.
Dec 15th, 2020 by Frank Schneiger