Education
School Districts Fail at Open Records
MPS the slowest at responding and Madison district charges by far the most.
Nov 30th, 2017 by Tom Kamenick and Libby SobicThe Fall and Rise of WEAC
Once mighty state teachers union has lost its clout, yet many members stick with it.
Nov 28th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyTwo Schools To Become Apartments
Empty MPS buildings will find new life as housing, including a 60-unit complex.
Nov 22nd, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneGrants Help College Students With Emergencies
Great Lakes Higher Education’s small grants program helps students at UWM, Mount Mary, Alverno.
Nov 17th, 2017 by Elizabeth Baker, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHow CROWE Can Help State Economy
The launching of UW-Madison Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy is much needed.
Nov 1st, 2017 by John TorinusMSOE Unveils $34 Million Building
Four-story academic building to be funded by largest alumni gift in school history.
Oct 23rd, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneDoes UW System Have Too Many Colleges?
Cross addresses what’s long been whispered: 26 UW institutions is too many.
Oct 23rd, 2017 by Steven WaltersRegents Changing How UW Leaders Hired
“Business-like” approach reduces faculty peer review, threatens academic excellence.
Oct 23rd, 2017 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. KronckeRural Counties Face Decline in Children
20% to 28% decline in kids projected for some northern and central counties.
Oct 20th, 2017 by Tamarine CorneliusUW System Reorganization a Bold Plan
What’s good and what could be improved in UW President Ray Cross’s proposal.
Oct 19th, 2017 by John TorinusUW Regents Vote 16-1 Against Free Speech
Expelling college students for protesting? I voted no.
Oct 13th, 2017 by Gov. Tony EversUW-Madison Expands Access for State Students
Higher percentage accepted, more funding for gifted but needy students.
Oct 11th, 2017 by Chancellor Rebecca Blank