Education
Underfunded UWM Looks to Lead
A key to issues like minority education and freshwater research, but needs more funding.
Mar 25th, 2021 by John Torinus
Kerr Makes Case for State Superintendent
Longtime educator, former Brown Deer Superintendent backs vouchers, early school start.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public Radio
Underly Makes Case for State Superintendent
Supports more investment in 4K programs, phasing out vouchers.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Colleges, Universities To Get $565 Million In Aid
Half of federal pandemic aid received must go for student emergency grants.
Mar 21st, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Legislators Show Their Priorities
Minutes to pass big expansion of voucher schools, hours debating home schools.
Mar 20th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Prioritizing School Funding, Rural Broadband in Budget
Governor may veto budget if GOP-controlled Legislature removes those items.
Mar 19th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Marquette Lays Off Liberal Arts Staff
“Massive reductions” in English, history and philosophy, academic union says.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Terry Falk
Kerr, Underly Strike Sparks In Debate
Candidates for state school superintendent reveal very different views on voucher schools, other issues.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro, Wisconsin Examiner
USDA Expands Pandemic School Meals
Schools will be able to serve free meals through summer and all of September.
Mar 13th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tech Schools See Big Enrollment Declines
Pandemic reduces enrollment nationally 10%, report says. State schools see similar trend.
Mar 13th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Marquette Breaking Ground On Innovation-Focused Business School
School could include return of two-way traffic to N. 16th St.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
How To Be Reimbursed for Meals During Virtual Learning
Federal program will pay families up to $1,248 per child that qualifies for free or reduced lunch.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
