Education
Private School Vouchers Cost $350 Million
Public schools lose millions, led by $37 million deducted from MPS funding, DPI data shows.
Oct 18th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Legislature Must Repair Damage to UW System
Funding cut 12% under Walker. UW System falling behind other states' universities.
Oct 17th, 2019 by Kim Kohlhaas
Segregation in Milwaukee Area Schools
The data tells a sobering story of racial and economic separation.
Oct 16th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Evers Opposes UW Free Speech Rules
Governor has veto power over UW Regents’ rules; proposal would punish students who disrupt free speech.
Oct 14th, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Bills Would Fully Fund And Expand 4-Year-Old Kindergarten
Bills could help close the achievement gap, says State Sen. Luther Olsen
Oct 13th, 2019 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Caps Student Fees For UW System Athletics
Makes university building projects difficult to fund and reduces athletic funding at UWM
Oct 8th, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Oxycontin Maker Gave $65k to Marquette University
Family behind Purdue Pharma, a company being sued for its role in opioid epidemic, made $60 million in donations to universities around the world.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
4-Year-Old Kindergarten Gets Bipartisan Support
Senate taking up bills in committee that would expand early childhood education programs.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
18 School Boards Support Ending the Use of Native American Mascots
Around 30 Wisconsin districts use Native American imagery, mascots or nicknames.
Oct 1st, 2019 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Commission Holds Carleton School Redevelopment
Former MPS school proposed to become 62 units of housing.
Sep 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
8 After-School Programs for Students in Milwaukee
These programs can help to keep kids engaged outside of the classroom.
Sep 27th, 2019 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Investing in Wisconsin’s Future
Boys & Girls Clubs of Wisconsin is launching an effort to raise awareness and support for its out-of-school activities.
Sep 25th, 2019 by Andrew Gussert
