Education
Council Committee Approves $100 Million Deer District, MATC Project
Technical college to pay millions to include new athletic facility in mixed-use development.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneTrump Administration Delays Federal Research Dollars in Wisconsin
NIH grant reviews halted by loophole in funding process. $778 million at stake.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public RadioNew MPS Leader Seeks Quick Wins
New Superintendent Brenda Cassellius doesn't start till July 1, but already doing prep work.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Terry FalkHealth Department May Shut Down Some Milwaukee Schools With High Lead Levels
Gov. Evers' budget plan has funding for lead risk investigations, mentions MPS lead levels.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioTrump Admin Cuts Funding For MPS, UW-Madison Teacher Training
Teacher partnership grant would have trained 36 special education teachers.
Feb 23rd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioAssembly Passes Bill Banning Cell Phones in Classrooms
Republicans say ban would improve learning and mental health. Democrats call it an unnecessary attack on local control.
Feb 20th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioWIAA Changes Policy, Bans Transgender Students From Girls Sports
Wisconsin organization says it is following guidance of Trump's executive order.
Feb 19th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioJudge Borowski Gets On His High Horse
He blasts MPS for violating law on police in schools while glossing over it himself.
Feb 19th, 2025 by Bruce MurphyUnderly, Kinser Advance in State Superintendent Race
Incumbent Jill Underly takes first, will face conservative-backed Brittany Kinser.
Feb 18th, 2025 by Graham KilmerJudge Rules MPS, City Must Split School Police Costs 50/50
They have 10 days to follow order or face contempt of court ruling.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer$50 Million for Reading Instruction Will Return to State Surplus
Supreme Court won't rule on Evers vs. Legislature battle before end of fiscal year.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Students Still Lag Behind in Math, Reading Since Pandemic
Months behind in math, a half-grade behind in reading compared to 2019, study finds.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio