Education
The School Policing Blindspot
Why a program of police meeting with students at MPS was a failure.
Jul 14th, 2020 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin ExaminerKaul Joins Lawsuit Against ICE Rule
Colleges have protested rule that could mean international students lose their visas.
Jul 14th, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerUWM Must Take Student Protests Seriously
No, Betsy Schoeller shouldn’t be fired. But broader student concerns must be addressed.
Jul 13th, 2020 by Rachel Ida BuffChoice, Charter Schools Get Big Payday
Federal Paycheck Protection grants don’t fund public schools but do fund private schools.
Jul 11th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin Universities Slam ICE Rule
Rule means international students will have to leave the country if their school doesn't offer in-person classes.
Jul 10th, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerThompson Seeks $110M for UW System’s COVID-19 Response
The interim president wants federal, state aid for PPE and testing when schools reopen.
Jul 10th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioSell Non-Core UW System Assets
System may face $200 million deficit. What about the golf course, real estate, cell towers?
Jul 8th, 2020 by John TorinusFaculty Group Condemns UWM Lecturer
And then withdraws its slap at Betsy Schoeller. Her firing is now supported by 146,00 people.
Jul 7th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyBeloit Billionaire Starts Charter School
Children need better schools, says Diane Hendricks. It’s “divide and conquer,” says city official.
Jul 7th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerUW Tests Drug For COVID-19 Complications
Clinical trial tor Ruxolitinib testing if drug can slow immune systems gone haywire.
Jul 6th, 2020 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioState Rules for School Voucher Applications Changed
A lawsuit has just made it easier for families to prove they're eligible for school choice vouchers.
Jul 3rd, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioTommy Thompson Starts UW President Term
His first action is gathering input from UW System faculty, staff, students and members of the public.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio