Education

Kochs Big Donors to Colleges

Kochs Big Donors to Colleges

Giving more than $1 million to state's public, private colleges.

Op Ed: Rural Areas Need Voucher Schools
Op Ed

Rural Areas Need Voucher Schools

The lowest performing school district in the state is in a rural area.

Op Ed: Transportation Inaction Hurts State
Op Ed

Transportation Inaction Hurts State

By 2019 debt payments will have increased by 110%.

Wisconsin Budget: More Public School Funds for Vouchers
Wisconsin Budget

More Public School Funds for Vouchers

Walker gives voucher schools $283 million more, takes $93 million from public schools.

Op Ed: Student Debt Hits $1.4 Trillion
Op Ed

Student Debt Hits $1.4 Trillion

Solutions needed. Trump, Walker policies will drive debt level higher.

Wisconsin Budget: Federal Medicaid Critical to Schools
Wisconsin Budget

Federal Medicaid Critical to Schools

State schools got $107 million in 2015, helped pay for school nurses.

Back In the News: Would Walker Trim Tuition Benefit?
Back In the News

Would Walker Trim Tuition Benefit?

Tax break mostly benefits wealthy. Walker might back changes.

Murphy’s Law: The Tax Handout for Rich Kids
Murphy’s Law

The Tax Handout for Rich Kids

State's “neo-vouchers” reimburse wealthy for kids at elite private schools.

County Creating Community Centers

County Creating Community Centers

Will focus on black employment, education. MPS may collaborate.

The Rise of Washington H.S. Chess Team

The Rise of Washington H.S. Chess Team

Coach Michael Moore took team from nowhere to 11th in the state.

Murphy’s Law: Why Republicans Couldn’t Beat Evers
Murphy’s Law

Why Republicans Couldn’t Beat Evers

The incumbent superintendent was vulnerable. Why the GOP stumbled.

Wisconsin Budget: Referendum Bill Bad for Rural Districts
Wisconsin Budget

Referendum Bill Bad for Rural Districts

GOP proposal restricts referendums, which have been on the rise.