Education
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 TorinusNorth, 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 ServiceMore 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 FlandersOn 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 LarsonMPS 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 ServiceCharter Schools Hurt Traditional Public Schools
They divert public funds to schools that are less accountable.
Aug 12th, 2018 by Gail HicksMPS 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 ServiceEvers Wants Huge Hike For Special Education
Would nearly triple current state spending. Republicans opposed much smaller increase in last budget.
Jul 31st, 2018 by Ximena Conde, Wisconsin Public RadioMPS Uses New Tactics to Attract Students
Grant Elementary goes door-to-door to sell itself and compete with private schools.
Jul 30th, 2018 by Ximena Conde, Wisconsin Public RadioState School Funding Has Steadily Declined
Blue Ribbon Commission on School Funding finds schools struggling with unmet needs.
Jul 21st, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen VinehoutWhy Roys Is Wrong On School Choice
And what this may say about the Democratic Party.
Jul 18th, 2018 by Bruce ThompsonGroup Wants Independent North Division
Community group calls for MPS school to be run by independent, African American board.
Jul 13th, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service