Education
Voters Approve $1.3 Billion More for Schools
Since 2012 state has cut school spending by cumulative $3.5 billon. Local referendums plugging the gap.
Nov 15th, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Low-Income Minorities Need Financial Literacy
The Free Enterprise Academy seeks to address that issue.
Nov 11th, 2018 by Shannon Whitworth
Who Will Appoint State Superintendent?
If Evers doesn’t resign until taking office as governor, he could appoint his successor.
Nov 9th, 2018 by Phoebe Petrovic, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Charter Schools Work Better
So why doesn’t the school board embrace them?
Nov 8th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Walking Students to School Hikes Attendance
New MPS “Walking School Bus” program seeing results.
Oct 31st, 2018 by Grace Connatser, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
25 UW Campuses Strapped for Funds
UW-Madison doing fine but other 25 campuses, including Milwaukee, have taken big hits to funding.
Oct 9th, 2018 by John Torinus
North, Zablocki Become Community Schools
High school and south-side elementary school added to MPS community schools partnership.
Oct 8th, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
More Regulation of School Choice a Mistake
Study shows higher quality schools less likely to accept funding as rules increase.
Sep 24th, 2018 by Dr. Will Flanders
On My Daughter’s First School Day
What will her school be like after years of funding cuts and teacher resignations under Walker?
Sep 1st, 2018 by State Sen. Chris Larson
MPS Makes Changes at Keefe, Douglas Schools
But MPS only now informing parents schools will co-locate at Keefe School, 1618 W. Keefe Ave.
Aug 18th, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Charter Schools Hurt Traditional Public Schools
They divert public funds to schools that are less accountable.
Aug 12th, 2018 by Gail Hicks
MPS Restructures Schools in 53206 Area
8 elementary and middle schools will all feed into North Division High School.
Aug 4th, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
