Education
Choice, Charter Schools Get Big Payday
Federal Paycheck Protection grants don’t fund public schools but do fund private schools.
Jul 11th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Universities Slam ICE Rule
Rule means international students will have to leave the country if their school doesn't offer in-person classes.
Jul 10th, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Thompson Seeks $110M for UW System’s COVID-19 Response
The interim president wants federal, state aid for PPE and testing when schools reopen.
Jul 10th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sell Non-Core UW System Assets
System may face $200 million deficit. What about the golf course, real estate, cell towers?
Jul 8th, 2020 by John Torinus
Faculty Group Condemns UWM Lecturer
And then withdraws its slap at Betsy Schoeller. Her firing is now supported by 146,00 people.
Jul 7th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Beloit Billionaire Starts Charter School
Children need better schools, says Diane Hendricks. It’s “divide and conquer,” says city official.
Jul 7th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
UW Tests Drug For COVID-19 Complications
Clinical trial tor Ruxolitinib testing if drug can slow immune systems gone haywire.
Jul 6th, 2020 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Rules for School Voucher Applications Changed
A lawsuit has just made it easier for families to prove they're eligible for school choice vouchers.
Jul 3rd, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tommy Thompson Starts UW President Term
His first action is gathering input from UW System faculty, staff, students and members of the public.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
K-12 Teachers Don’t Reflect Students’ Diversity
Study finds state's teachers of color up by 22.5% in last decade while students of color rose 28%.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW Tests Tommy’s Legacy As a ‘Builder”
Former governor has huge legacy of bipartisan success, but leading UW won’t be easy.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Amend Rules to Choose Next UW President
UW Regents should revert to earlier, more collegial guidelines for search process that Republicans scrapped.
Jun 28th, 2020 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
