Education
UW Students Oppose Free Speech Bill
Student groups say UW Regents policy already protects free speech, law not needed.
Aug 16th, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioNo UW Regents at Hearing on Speech
Not one attended hearing on UW Regents policy that suspends or expels students for disrupting speeches.
Aug 15th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerHow to Stop the Teacher Exodus
Test-based accountability has destroyed the profession.
Aug 12th, 2019 by Tim SlekarWould MPS Referendum Pass? Should it?
Poll shows city residents support increased funding for MPS, but referendum still faces obstacles.
Aug 7th, 2019 by Bruce ThompsonThe Geographic Disparities of Free School Lunch
Students eligible for free and low-cost school lunch: 57% urban, 42% rural, 40% town, and 24% in suburban school districts.
Aug 4th, 2019 by Sarah Kemp, WisContextMarquette Destroying Its Beer Can Dorm
University demolishing 52-year-old McCormick Hall on 16th and Wisconsin.
Jul 30th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneStudent Debt Earns State a Bad Ranking
Report finds Wisconsin 6th highest in percent of former students with debt.
Jul 18th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerUW System Drives Wisconsin’s Economy
And returns $23 dollars for every $1 invested. Strong state support pays off.
Jul 15th, 2019 by Andrew S. PetersenThe Truth About Busing
Is Harris or Biden right? The impact of busing in Milwaukee and other cities.
Jul 11th, 2019 by Bruce MurphyEffort Improves City’s Recreation Areas
MPS has invested $12 million in rebuilding, renovating outdoor athletic and play facilities.
Jul 9th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceKamala Is Dead Wrong on Busing
And the Milwaukee busing plan was a dramatic example of this.
Jul 8th, 2019 by George MitchellThe Move Away From Standardized Tests
Marquette and other colleges no longer require ACT or SAT. Why?
Jul 8th, 2019 by Terry Falk