Education
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
Groups Push MPS, Stop Funding Police
Community groups say MPS should stop paying for Milwaukee Police security programs, spend it on education.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Finalist for UW Job Defends Budget Cuts
Dr. Jim Johnsen, picked for UW System president, oversaw elimination of 40 programs at University of Alaska System.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
UWM’s Financial Plight Is “Catastrophic”
Governor, Legislature not helping. Big hitters in Milwaukee need to rally around university.
Jun 5th, 2020 by John Torinus
Faculty, Admin Slam UW Restructuring Plan
System leader Ray Cross proposed a restructuring plan that would cut programs across the system.
Jun 4th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
