Education
UW System President Suggests Less Liberal Arts for Poorer Students
Rothman backs such program cuts at campuses with more low-income students.
Dec 4th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
After School Contract Scrutiny, Randall Resigns From RNC Post
Republican party leader Gerard Randall's nonprofit had received no-bid contract from MPS, but work was uncompleted, false board members declared.
Nov 30th, 2023 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Median Wisconsin Teacher Pay Down 12% Since 2009
Inflation and austerity have resulted in Wisconsin educators effectively getting paid less.
Nov 30th, 2023 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Proposal Requires Libraries To Tell Parents What Their Kids Are Reading
A separate proposal would repeal librarian protection for distributing obscene materials.
Nov 24th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Nearly 1,000 MPS Students Haven’t Attended A Single Day of School This Year
District Attorney's office doesn't have capacity to prosecute all the truancy cases.
Nov 21st, 2023 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Public School Libraries Will See Record Support From State Fund
Common School Fund from sale of public lands up by 25%, hitting record high.
Nov 21st, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Reading Law Could Be Amended For Bilingual Learners
Parents, educators concerned about reading tests being conducted in English.
Nov 18th, 2023 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Public Schools Ending Contract With GOP Leader’s Nonprofit
Decade-long no-bid partnership for Gerard Randall coming to an end following questioning by board.
Nov 17th, 2023 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
83% Of Public Schools in State Met Expectations on Tests
State report card also shows 80% of private choice schools met expectations.
Nov 14th, 2023 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Democrats Introduce Bill To Limit Book Bans
Proposal would set high standards for instituting ban, seeks cosponsors.
Nov 10th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Republicans Revive Bill Allowing Parental Review of School Materials, Selection of Children’s Pronouns
Proposal backed by activist group Moms for Liberty.
Nov 9th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP, RNC Leader Questioned Over No-Bid Contracts From Milwaukee Public Schools
Gerard Randall’s nonprofit received nearly $1.3 million from the district over the past decade. Leaders say he listed them as board officers without their knowledge.
Nov 9th, 2023 by Corri Hess
