Education
Is Corruption the New Normal?
We need more servant leaders, who realize that prioritizing societal good actually creates more profits.
Mar 23rd, 2019 by Richard R. Pieper, Sr. and G. James Lemoine
New Sports Complex Changes Neighborhood
Huge empty playground on northwest side now has six basketball courts, a futsal court, soccer field and 200-meter track.
Mar 22nd, 2019 by Cynthia Crawford, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Panel Okays MPS School’s Sale to Charter
City committee allows Hayes school to be the first sold under controversial 2015 state law.
Mar 19th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Cross Champions New UWM Chemistry Building
Building outmoded, UW System president says. Evers also backs $130 million project.
Mar 15th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
MATC Program Has Helped Thousands
Launched in 2017, MATC Promise provides free tuition to low- and middle-income students.
Mar 8th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
School Leaders Back Evers Funding Plan
Governor’s budget has $1.4 billion hike in K-12 funding; GOP likely to scale that back.
Mar 7th, 2019 by John Davis, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why is MPS Shrinking?
Because it opposes the choices of many of its customers.
Mar 6th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
School Mental Health Program Funding Needed
Evers proposes $63 million in funding, an investment that could have big payoff.
Feb 24th, 2019 by State Rep. Dave Considine
Vote Tuesday for Milwaukee School Board
February 19th primary has one race: MPS board seat for south side & downtown district.
Feb 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
State Trails Nation on School Breakfasts
17% of schools don’t offer breakfasts, putting Wisconsin near bottom nationally.
Feb 18th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Gives 45% of Taxes To K-12 schools
Plus his budget doubles special education funding. Expect a battle with GOP legislators.
Feb 18th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Special Ed Funding Gap Hits $1 Billion
That’s per year, new report says. Schools required to provide education, but it's grossly underfunded.
Feb 14th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
