Education
Who is Bob Peterson?
New Milwaukee school board member is acclaimed educator who doesn’t always agree with teachers union.
Apr 8th, 2019 by Terry Falk
Cross Still Hopes for New UWM Building
Legislature killed Evers capital budget but UW System still backs new funding, bonding authority for projects around state.
Apr 8th, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Voters Okay 75% of School Funding Requests
Voters approved nearly $770 million in additional funding for school districts in local referendums.
Apr 4th, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Life Harder for Less Educated Workers
New report finds they have higher out-of-pocket medical expenses, lower life expectancy.
Mar 28th, 2019 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Elite Schools Aren’t Worth the Cheating
Research shows students who miss the cut do just as well elsewhere.
Mar 27th, 2019 by Terry Falk
Who Are Those Education Reformers?
Are conservatives or liberals pushing for charter schools?
Mar 27th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
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
