Education
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
Why Don’t Students Want To Be Teachers?
UW Task Force examines reasons for decline in education majors in Wisconsin.
Feb 10th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Many College Students Are Hungry, Homeless
MATC faculty starts fund to help students, holding benefit on February 15.
Jan 31st, 2019 by Michael Rosen
Evers Budget Will ‘Put Kids First’
His chief of staff says governor’s budget will prioritize K-12 schools, UW System.
Jan 30th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Backs Off On Killing Vouchers
Governor admits it can’t be done. His own DPI data shows why it shouldn’t be done.
Jan 29th, 2019 by George Mitchell
