Education

The Educator: Who is Bob Peterson?
The Educator

Who is Bob Peterson?

New Milwaukee school board member is acclaimed educator who doesn’t always agree with teachers union.

Cross Still Hopes for New UWM Building

Cross Still Hopes for New UWM Building

Legislature killed Evers capital budget but UW System still backs new funding, bonding authority for projects around state.

Voters Okay 75% of School Funding Requests

Voters Okay 75% of School Funding Requests

Voters approved nearly $770 million in additional funding for school districts in local referendums.

Life Harder for Less Educated Workers

Life Harder for Less Educated Workers

New report finds they have higher out-of-pocket medical expenses, lower life expectancy.

Education: Elite Schools Aren’t Worth the Cheating
Education

Elite Schools Aren’t Worth the Cheating

Research shows students who miss the cut do just as well elsewhere.

Data Wonk: Who Are Those Education Reformers?
Data Wonk

Who Are Those Education Reformers?

Are conservatives or liberals pushing for charter schools?

Op Ed: Is Corruption the New Normal?
Op Ed

Is Corruption the New Normal?

We need more servant leaders, who realize that prioritizing societal good actually creates more profits.

2019 MANDI Nominees: New Sports Complex Changes Neighborhood
2019 MANDI Nominees

New Sports Complex Changes Neighborhood

Huge empty playground on northwest side now has six basketball courts, a futsal court, soccer field and 200-meter track.

Eyes on Milwaukee:  Panel Okays MPS School’s Sale to Charter
Eyes on Milwaukee

Panel Okays MPS School’s Sale to Charter

City committee allows Hayes school to be the first sold under controversial 2015 state law.

Cross Champions New UWM Chemistry Building

Cross Champions New UWM Chemistry Building

Building outmoded, UW System president says. Evers also backs $130 million project.

2019 MANDI Nominee: MATC Program Has Helped Thousands
2019 MANDI Nominee

MATC Program Has Helped Thousands

Launched in 2017, MATC Promise provides free tuition to low- and middle-income students.

School Leaders Back Evers Funding Plan

School Leaders Back Evers Funding Plan

Governor’s budget has $1.4 billion hike in K-12 funding; GOP likely to scale that back.