Education
High Court Says Governor Rules Over Schools
Conservative majority’s decision says elected state superintendent must get governor’s approval for rule changes.
Jun 26th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Blackwell Gives At Risk Youth A Better Future
Blackwell was thrust into a political battle when Trump administration announced closure
Jun 24th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer
Indian Community School Preserves, Teaches Native Culture
Students take part in end of the year powwow, engage with native culture.
Jun 21st, 2019 by Mark Doremus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Will Schools End Alternative Lunches?
Cudahy School board may change policy. Bill in state Legislature would end “lunch shaming”.
Jun 19th, 2019 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Centers Connect Students to College
Since 2017, College and Career Centers at 20 high schools have helped 17,500 students, handled 95,000 visits.
Jun 19th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Statewide Meetings Held on Student Loans
Governor’s task force holds meetings across Wisconsin to understand crisis, find answers.
Jun 16th, 2019 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
8 Resources for Adult H.S. Learners
Where and how to get a high school equivalency diploma or GED.
Jun 12th, 2019 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Legislators Okay $1 Billion for UW Projects
Budget committee approves some 40 projects, including UWM Chemistry Building.
Jun 12th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Still Working for UW Funding
Budget committee rejected his proposed increase, but he’s still lobbying Republican legislators.
May 31st, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats Push Voucher Transparency
Bill would disclose how much taxpayer dollars go to voucher schools.
May 30th, 2019 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Kills Spending Bump For UW System
UW leader Ray Cross decries Budget Committee: "I feel like I've been kicked in the shins."
May 29th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Slashes Evers’ School Budget
Assembly Republican plan increases K-12 school spending by $500 Million, still $900 million less than Evers plan.
May 23rd, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
