Education
UW System Reorganization a Bold Plan
What’s good and what could be improved in UW President Ray Cross’s proposal.
Oct 19th, 2017 by John Torinus
UW Regents Vote 16-1 Against Free Speech
Expelling college students for protesting? I voted no.
Oct 13th, 2017 by Gov. Tony Evers
UW-Madison Expands Access for State Students
Higher percentage accepted, more funding for gifted but needy students.
Oct 11th, 2017 by Chancellor Rebecca Blank
For-Profit Colleges Give $63,000 to Walker
And his veto eliminates watchdog agency overseeing these colleges.
Oct 10th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Will Governor Candidates Duck Big Issues?
Health care reform and UW reorganization are big issues Walker and his opponent may punt.
Oct 3rd, 2017 by John Torinus
How to Buy a University Department
Bradley Foundation and Kochs buy a new UW-Madison economics institute.
Oct 3rd, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Gov. Walker Fails To Act On Student Debt Crisis
The average student debt for Wisconsin’s class of 2016 graduates is over $30,000.
Sep 25th, 2017 by Analiese Eicher
Choice Helps Few Public School Students
68% of voucher students already attended private schools.
Sep 24th, 2017 by Carol Lenz and Jim Bowman
New Mural For Anna F. Doerfler School
Artist Muneer Bahauddeen creates multicultural mural with students from the school.
Sep 21st, 2017 by Leah Harris, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Apprenticeship Program Builds The Future
MPS youth apprenticeship program serves 250 students this academic year
Sep 20th, 2017 by Elizabeth Baker, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Joint Finance Okays School Choice Expansion
Powerful voucher lobby, including Betsy DeVos, has spent millions to support state politicians.
Aug 31st, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Webster Secondary School to Close
MPS cites declining enrollment. School board will make final decision.
Aug 31st, 2017 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
