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State Budget Gives No Funding Increase to 40% of School Districts

State Budget Gives No Funding Increase to 40% of School Districts

Total funding up 3% but Madison got a decrease and Racine got 22% increase.

Data Wonk: How Milwaukee’s Financial Crisis Arose
Data Wonk

How Milwaukee’s Financial Crisis Arose

And how good -- or bad -- is the state's solution?

K-12 Education: MPS Struggles With Shrinking System
K-12 Education

MPS Struggles With Shrinking System

With less students and less money, how can MPS 'right-size' the district?

K-12 Education: MPS Seeks To Revise School Calendar
K-12 Education

MPS Seeks To Revise School Calendar

Seeking earlier start to 2024-25 school year for elementary students, creating a uniform calendar for system.

Republican Bill Targets ‘Obscene’ Materials in Wisconsin Schools

Republican Bill Targets ‘Obscene’ Materials in Wisconsin Schools

A second bill would prohibit schools from using library aid money to purchase items that could be considered obscene.

10 Summer Programs for City Kids

10 Summer Programs for City Kids

Milwaukee Recreation offers wide variety of activities.

Will Common Council Approve Sales Tax?

Will Common Council Approve Sales Tax?

State deal requires two-thirds vote of council. Seven of 15 members have expressed concerns.

Bill Includes Largest Expansion Ever of Private School Choice

Bill Includes Largest Expansion Ever of Private School Choice

A hike of 13% for K-8 voucher schools and 33% for high schools, union official says.

Milwaukee Sales Tax Deal Reached, Referendum Dropped

Milwaukee Sales Tax Deal Reached, Referendum Dropped

Deal at Capitol requires Common Council, County Board to pass new taxes with two-thirds votes. Includes substantial policy measures.

In Transfers, Public Schools Often Deny Students With Disabilities

In Transfers, Public Schools Often Deny Students With Disabilities

Charter and choice "cherry picking" is well known. But public schools also involved through open enrollment.

Public Meetings Upcoming On Redesign Of Two Major Southside Streets

Public Meetings Upcoming On Redesign Of Two Major Southside Streets

National and Oklahoma will see major changes. Meetings give chance for questions and feedback.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Common Ground, MPS Celebrate New Washington High School Athletic Complex
Eyes on Milwaukee

Common Ground, MPS Celebrate New Washington High School Athletic Complex

New playfield and track have been eight years in the making.

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