Education
Less than Half of Wisconsin Voters Satisfied With Public Schools
Poll finds particularly high negatives in Milwaukee, where MPS financial problems arose.
Sep 2nd, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Schools Across Wisconsin Limiting Cell Phone Use
Administrators say this will improve attention, learning engagement and mental health.
Sep 1st, 2024 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Charter School Advances New Building While Uncertainty With MPS Looms
Carmen plans new building on Oklahoma Ave. MPS might kick it out of colocated space
Aug 30th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
New Title IX Rules Could Mean School Districts Lose Millions in Federal Funds
Pending federal lawsuit attempting to block LGBTQ protections leaves districts in limbo.
Aug 29th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Lawsuit Charges Discrimination Against Student at Whitefish Bay School
Claims Black student bullied and school staff ignored, misrepresented family's complaints.
Aug 28th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Court Rules Evers Properly Used Partial Veto
But rejected DPI request that Legislators release $50 million in funds for reading program.
Aug 28th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Regents Approve UWM Plan For Mass Layoff of Tenured Professors
Layoffs centered on general studies professors from two-year schools merged into UWM.
Aug 23rd, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Discrimination Complaint Filed Over Book Bans in Menomonee Falls Schools
Parents say students get less of an education after school district removes 30 books.
Aug 20th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee School Board Recall Fails
Organizers fall far short of total signatures needed to trigger recall of four school board directors.
Aug 19th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
UW System Needs $855 Million Budget Hike to Compete With Neighboring States
Now ranks 43rd in public funds. Board of Regents, then Legislature have to okay request.
Aug 19th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee’s Students Are Disappearing
Decline impacting MPS, independent charter and even choice schools.
Aug 19th, 2024 by Terry Falk
UWM Will Help Midwest Community Colleges Provide Green Job Training
UW-Milwaukee will assist 9 community colleges in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois to establish training centers
Aug 15th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
