Education
State’s Future Depends on Knowledge Economy
Two new studies show why state needs to support its universities.
Dec 27th, 2019 by Spencer Black
State Virtual Charter Schools Up 140%
In the last decade virtual charter school enrollment grew from 3,106 to 7,465 students.
Dec 26th, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
What Is State Doing About School Security?
$96.2 million for security upgrades and training. Has that addressed the problem?
Dec 16th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Universities Offer Varsity Video Gaming
Growing trend: UW-Stout, Lakeland and Carrol universities latest adding it to varsity athletics.
Dec 14th, 2019 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW-Madison Had 1,015 Conflicts of Interest
No university had more conflicts since 2012 for researchers getting federal health grants.
Dec 12th, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Charter Schools Wasted $48.6 Million in State Grants
Report finds 46% of schools funded are now closed or never opened at all.
Dec 10th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
After Shootings Officials Discuss School Safety
Should security be beefed up at MPS, other school districts? Opinions vary.
Dec 6th, 2019 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner
Police Investigating Multiple School Threats
Shooting, stabbing, and threats of violence at five different area schools in two days.
Dec 5th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Say Yes To MPS Referendum
As a parent and longtime MPS volunteer, I’ve seen why the schools are a great investment.
Dec 5th, 2019 by Julie Rowley
12% of Students Feel Unsafe in School
And 5% of state teens now carry a weapon to school, study finds.
Dec 5th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW System Going Big on Online Classes
New plan seeks to double online enrollment by 2025.
Dec 4th, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
School Shootings Raise Safety Concerns
Evers and Kaul lament problem. “Kids shouldn’t fear for their life at school.”
Dec 3rd, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
