Education
State Trails Midwest in Spending on Universities
Report: Wisconsin’s public university funding below five neighboring states, down 42% since 2006.
Jun 23rd, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tommy Thompson Named Interim UW System President
Former governor comes in after a controversial search process that lost its top candidate.
Jun 19th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Public Schools Terminates Police Contract
Unanimous vote of the school board ends funding for school resource officers.
Jun 19th, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW-Milwaukee, Madison Will Reopen This Fall
Universities will limit the size of in person classes, with many courses moving online.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
School Districts Consider Defunding Police
Madison, Green Bay, Milwaukee among districts that may end programs. Milwaukee school board votes Thursday.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner
Pick Tommy for Interim UW President
System in disarray, needs a firm hand — and a friend. Tommy Thompson would be ideal.
Jun 16th, 2020 by John Torinus
Evers Rejects UW System Rules on Sex Assault
System changes, in line with new federal regulations on sex harassment and assault, could have 'chilling' effect on victims, Evers says.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
High Rate of Turnover for School Superintendents
Some superintendents leap frog from district to district, advancing their career or salary.
Jun 15th, 2020 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner
UW System Issues Pandemic Guidelines
Campuses should have social distancing for classes, use residence halls for quarantines, testing.
Jun 15th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will Students Need a Coronavirus Vaccine to Go to School?
Medical experts say yes, but a loophole remains for anti-vaxxers in Wisconsin.
Jun 13th, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Finalist for UW System President Withdraws
Candidate withdraws, after search process came under criticism.
Jun 12th, 2020 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why UWM Matters
It’s become crucial to city, state. But will state leaders recognize this?
Jun 10th, 2020 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
