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Assembly Passes Bill Banning Cell Phones in Classrooms

Assembly Passes Bill Banning Cell Phones in Classrooms

Republicans say ban would improve learning and mental health. Democrats call it an unnecessary attack on local control.

Bill Creates Observance Day in Schools for Civil Rights Pioneer Vel Phillips

Bill Creates Observance Day in Schools for Civil Rights Pioneer Vel Phillips

There are currently 21 special observance days in Wisconsin public schools.

Underly, Kinser Advance in State Superintendent Race

Underly, Kinser Advance in State Superintendent Race

Incumbent Jill Underly takes first, will face conservative-backed Brittany Kinser.

$50 Million for Reading Instruction Will Return to State Surplus

$50 Million for Reading Instruction Will Return to State Surplus

Supreme Court won't rule on Evers vs. Legislature battle before end of fiscal year.

The State of Politics: Federal Funds Uncertainty Threatens State Budget
The State of Politics

Federal Funds Uncertainty Threatens State Budget

$28 billion of projected two-year budget is supposed to come from federal funds.

GOP Lawmakers Propose School Water Filters to Address PFAS, Lead

GOP Lawmakers Propose School Water Filters to Address PFAS, Lead

Schools would also need to develop sampling and testing process.

MPS Audit Finds ‘Culture of Fear and Reluctance to Change’

MPS Audit Finds ‘Culture of Fear and Reluctance to Change’

But "prime opportunity" to overcome to get things right. Governor proposes $8 million in support.

Superintendent Candidate Jeff Wright Says He’ll Improve Communication With Public, Legislature

Superintendent Candidate Jeff Wright Says He’ll Improve Communication With Public, Legislature

Wright is one of three candidates running in Feb. 18 primary.

State Superintendent Jill Underly Running as Public Education Champion

State Superintendent Jill Underly Running as Public Education Champion

'We need people in the Legislature who will fight for public schools, too,' incumbent says.

State Superintendent Candidate Defends Lack of Education Licenses

State Superintendent Candidate Defends Lack of Education Licenses

Brittany Kinser lacks Wisconsin’s teachers license and current school administrator license.

Legislative Proposal Would Reverse DPI’s Changes To School Testing

Legislative Proposal Would Reverse DPI’s Changes To School Testing

Superintendent Jill Underly criticized for decision to change standards.

State Supreme Court To Take Up Reading Funds Dispute, Bypass Appeals Court

State Supreme Court To Take Up Reading Funds Dispute, Bypass Appeals Court

Can Republican-led committee withhold funding passed by Legislature?

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