Education
Private School Vouchers Boost State Economy?
So argues study by conservative group, which pushes for more funding. Public school advocates object.
Jan 28th, 2020 by Miranda Suarez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Do Selective Schools Help Poor Students?
If not, what's their real purpose?
Jan 17th, 2020 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner
Basketball Coach Demands Good Grades
Pulaski/Carmen H.S. coach Melvin White pushes players to score on and off the court.
Jan 15th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Rationale for MPS Referendum
Despite scare stories, ballot initiative asks for annual funding increase of $87 million, not $640 million.
Jan 14th, 2020 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner
How Does Residency Change Affect Teachers?
24% of MPS teachers now live outside city. Does that matter?
Jan 2nd, 2020 by Terry Falk
State’s Future Depends on Knowledge Economy
Two new studies show why state needs to support its universities.
Dec 27th, 2019 by Spencer Black
State Virtual Charter Schools Up 140%
In the last decade virtual charter school enrollment grew from 3,106 to 7,465 students.
Dec 26th, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
What Is State Doing About School Security?
$96.2 million for security upgrades and training. Has that addressed the problem?
Dec 16th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Universities Offer Varsity Video Gaming
Growing trend: UW-Stout, Lakeland and Carrol universities latest adding it to varsity athletics.
Dec 14th, 2019 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW-Madison Had 1,015 Conflicts of Interest
No university had more conflicts since 2012 for researchers getting federal health grants.
Dec 12th, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Charter Schools Wasted $48.6 Million in State Grants
Report finds 46% of schools funded are now closed or never opened at all.
Dec 10th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
After Shootings Officials Discuss School Safety
Should security be beefed up at MPS, other school districts? Opinions vary.
Dec 6th, 2019 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner
