Education
MPS Seeks Ways to Reduce Suspensions
There were nearly 24,000 suspensions last year; 78% of students suspended were Black.
Aug 13th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
UWM Faculty Reject Plan to Cut 35 Tenured Profs
Chancellor Mone's plan must be approved by UW Board of Regents.
Aug 11th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
UW President Optimistic Tuition Promise, Direct Admission Will Bolster ‘Participation Rate’
Fewer Wisconsin high school graduates are going to college immediately following graduation.
Aug 9th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Whether Public, Private or Charter, Report Shows Milwaukee Schools Are Often Struggling
Black students continue to perform at levels below their peers
Aug 9th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Fired Teacher, WILL Suing School District After Declining To Use Student’s Preferred Pronouns
Teacher Jordan Cernek says using transgender student pronouns violates his religious beliefs.
Aug 6th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Children’s Choir Merging With WI Conservatory of Music
‘Every kid has a voice.' Goal of merger is to expand music opportunities for children.
Jul 29th, 2024 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Recall Organizers Say They’ve Collected 37,000 Signatures, More Needed
"Anonymous donors" paying for canvassers
Jul 25th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
The School Finance Fixer Comes to MPS
Todd Gray has solved financial messes at other school districts. Can he clean up MPS?
Jul 23rd, 2024 by Terry Falk
State Officials Celebrate $49 Million Tech Hub Investment
Sen. Baldwin and Gov. Evers visit MATC to tout huge impact on state's jobs and economy.
Jul 22nd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Study Committee Will Consider Future of UW System
Declining enrollment and fiscal constraints among the issues being considered.
Jul 14th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Legislators Release Funds for Communities Losing 2-Year UW Schools
Gov. Evers has been pushing Joint Finance to release $20 million in aid approved in March.
Jul 10th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
UWM Chancellor Mone Plans to Resign
Mark Mone will step down in July 2025 after 11 years on the job.
Jul 3rd, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
