Education
Marquette University Responds to Federal Hazing Law
Stop Campus Hazing Act, signed into law under Biden, aims to reduce incidents.
Apr 9th, 2025 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public RadioFew Wisconsin Teacher Prep Programs Devote Enough Time to Math?
So says new report. 23% of Wisconsin 4th graders lack basic math knowledge.
Apr 8th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioEducation Funding Is Big Issue at West Allis State Budget Hearing
57 local school referendums passed in April election but many other districts hurting.
Apr 7th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerKaul Announces Three New Lawsuits Against Trump Administration
Challenging orders closing agencies, defunding research and changing election rules.
Apr 5th, 2025 by Graham KilmerWisconsin Schools Have 10 Days To Kill DEI Programs Or Risk Losing Federal Funding
Federal order places Title I funding for low-income students at risk.
Apr 4th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioNew MPS Superintendent Dumps Beleaguered Facilities Director
Top building manager gone as lead crisis drags on.
Apr 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneAmidst Lead Crisis, State Reprimands MPS Facilities Director
Three schools remain closed for lead issues.
Apr 3rd, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioFederal Head Start Office Serving Wisconsin Shuts Down
Four other regional offices closed. Head Start providers shocked.
Apr 2nd, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerUnderly Wins Second Term as State Superintendent
Underly defeats challenger Brittany Kinser in hotly-contested race.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Graham KilmerUW-Stevens Point Chancellor Thomas Gibson Chosen to Lead UWM
A unanimous pick for UWM chancellor at tumultuous time in higher education.
Mar 31st, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioCan You Use Student ID to Vote in Tuesday’s Election?
Yes, but it's complicated.
Mar 31st, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioThree MPS Schools Remain Closed Because of Lead Contamination
Health department working with district on long-term plan, but work drags on at three closed schools.
Mar 29th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio