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State Superintendent Candidate Defends Lack of Education Licenses
Brittany Kinser lacks Wisconsin’s teachers license and current school administrator license.
Feb 7th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Legislative Proposal Would Reverse DPI’s Changes To School Testing
Superintendent Jill Underly criticized for decision to change standards.
Feb 6th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
State Supreme Court To Take Up Reading Funds Dispute, Bypass Appeals Court
Can Republican-led committee withhold funding passed by Legislature?
Jan 29th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Underly Defends Changing Standards While GOP Lawmakers Propose Reversion
'Confusing at best and misleading at worst,' say lawmakers about DPI changing benchmarks.
Jan 24th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Funding For Wisconsin Reading Law Goes to State Surplus If Not Used by June 30
Republican legislators won't release funds, saying they don't trust how DPI will spend it.
Jan 15th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
How Many Undocumented Immigrants Work In Wisconsin?
A lot. The most in manufacturing, but biggest impact may be on farms.
Jan 14th, 2025 by Hallie Claflin
Underly Says Critics of Report Card Changes Are ‘Getting It Wrong’
DPI leader's achievement measurement changes have faced criticism from Gov. Evers, Speaker Vos.
Jan 9th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Parents Disappointed By Delay in Switch to Phonics Teaching
DPI and lawmakers blame each other.
Dec 26th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Tax Bills Trigger School Funding Debate
Property taxes rising for schools. Evers, Democrats call for more state aid.
Dec 16th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Senate Democrats Plan To Work Across The Aisle
With major gains in the number of seats, Democrats see opportunity.
Dec 13th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
‘First of its Kind in Wisconsin’ Collaboration Will Support Disabled Incarcerated Youth
'Break the cycle' program aims to help youth reentering society.
Dec 12th, 2024 by Andrew Kennard
Minority Leader Neubauer Believes Democrat’s Gains Will Change Assembly
Republicans will be forced to take up a number of "really popular issues" they've previously sidelined.
Dec 12th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Fourth and Eighth Graders Falling Behind in Math
Declines since 2019 on national scores echoed by test results for Wisconsin students.
Dec 9th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
As DEI Efforts Targeted, DPI Leader Wins Diversity Award
Superintendent Jill Underly notes challenges facing minority, LGBTQ+ students.
Dec 9th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
State Superintendent Underly Seeks Reelection, Faces Challenger
Her opponent is Democrat and Sauk Prairie schools superintendent Jeff Wright.
Dec 7th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Universities of Wisconsin to Evaluate Low-Enrollment Programs
Vos says UW request for two-year budget hike of $855 million is a non-starter.
Dec 2nd, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Proponents Say Universal School Meals Could Help Wisconsin’s Schools
State survey finds students with grades of D’s or F’s more likely to report going hungry.
Nov 28th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Vos ‘Hopes’ Gableman Gets Disbarred
After hiring Michael Gableman to run 2020 election review, Vos now calls former high court justice an 'embarrassment' to all lawyers.
Nov 26th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
New State School Report Cards Released
Most districts did well. Milwaukee suburbs lead the way. Changes in format criticized.
Nov 20th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
State Test Results ‘Worthless’?
Changes in tests make it difficult to measure how MPS students are doing.
Nov 18th, 2024 by Terry Falk
Superintendent Jill Underly Proposes Lead Water Removal Program For Schools
Milwaukee has already targeting replacing lead service lines serving schools.
Nov 15th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin DPI’s Proposed 2-Year Budget Seeks $4 Billion in New Spending
State superintendent wants to boost special education funding to 90% of costs.
Nov 11th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Kaul Asks State Supreme Court To Order Release of $50 Million Literacy Fund
Dane County judge previously rejected request to release the money. Legislature has held funding.
Oct 31st, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
UWM, Milwaukee Charter School Hope To Improve Teacher Diversity
A new program will make it easier for Hmong American Peace Academy students to become teachers.
Oct 22nd, 2024 by Anna Marie Yanny
Groundbreaking Held on Overhauling Former Cardinal Stritch Campus
St. Augustine Prep redeveloping campus into K4-12 school.
Oct 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Issues Won’t Impact State Aid Payments To Other Districts
Two-thirds of Wisconsin's 421 districts will receive more aid next school year. MPS docked $43 million.
Oct 16th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
MPS Still Owes Financial Data To State
DPI says school district's financial problems are 'more significant' than expected
Oct 15th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
State Test Scores Show Nearly Half of Students at Grade Level
Better than last year on reading and math but new tests make comparisons difficult.
Oct 8th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
State Superintendent Urges Legislature to Hike Special Education Funding
Just 31.5% of costs funded by state, notes Jill Underly. 'This is not nearly enough.'
Sep 29th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Choice School Network Wants To Buy Former MPS School
One of largest local voucher schools wins bid for long-vacant Emanuel Philipp School.
Sep 25th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Aycha Sawa Faces New Challenges as MPS Financial Officer
New CFO faces tough financial issues and sometimes tricky politics.
Sep 24th, 2024 by Terry Falk
With Federal Funding Surge Ending, Schools Must Decide What Programs To Keep
Wisconsin schools received $2.4B in federal COVID-19 relief funds
Sep 19th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
State Audit of DPI Prioritized Over Fish and Wildlife Analysis
Evers calls GOP-led audit 'ridiculous,' legislators say its needed.
Sep 9th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
MPS Pushed to Bring Back Police Officers In Schools
Pressure from DPI, legislators. Union says this will cause more student arrests, suspensions.
Sep 9th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Less than Half of Wisconsin Voters Satisfied With Public Schools
Poll finds particularly high negatives in Milwaukee, where MPS financial problems arose.
Sep 2nd, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
MPS Failures Result In GOP-Called Audit of DPI
GOP-controlled committee moves to audit DPI practices, DNR fish and wildlife account.
Aug 30th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Charter School Advances New Building While Uncertainty With MPS Looms
Carmen plans new building on Oklahoma Ave. MPS might kick it out of colocated space
Aug 30th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Federal Lawsuit Charges Discrimination Against Student at Whitefish Bay School
Claims Black student bullied and school staff ignored, misrepresented family's complaints.
Aug 28th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
Court Rules Evers Properly Used Partial Veto
But rejected DPI request that Legislators release $50 million in funds for reading program.
Aug 28th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Discrimination Complaint Filed Over Book Bans in Menomonee Falls Schools
Parents say students get less of an education after school district removes 30 books.
Aug 20th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
2 Wisconsin Schools Moving to Net-Zero Energy
Dane County elementary school has achieved it, Fox Valley school plans to get there.
Aug 18th, 2024 by Courtney Everett
Wisconsin Student Mental Health Issues Persist, DPI Report Finds
35% of students reported experiencing depression, 20% reported self harm.
Aug 3rd, 2024 by Baylor Spears
MPS Recall Organizers Say They’ve Collected 37,000 Signatures, More Needed
"Anonymous donors" paying for canvassers
Jul 25th, 2024 by Evan Casey
The School Finance Fixer Comes to MPS
Todd Gray has solved financial messes at other school districts. Can he clean up MPS?
Jul 23rd, 2024 by Terry Falk
MPS Could Lose $81 Million in State Aid
Half of estimated loss due to state adjustment for school district's financial errors.
Jul 2nd, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Legislative Republicans Say State Auditors Will Review MPS
Proposal comes in addition to Governor Tony Evers plan for outside audit.
Jun 27th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Does MPS Need To Be Reorganized?
Crisis points to potential problems with school system’s financial oversight.
Jun 26th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
The Unknown MPS Office
Office of Accountability and Efficiency playing key role handling financial crisis.
Jun 26th, 2024 by Terry Falk
Board Will Weigh In On MPS Trouble
Six supervisors support Sup. Bielinski's resolution opposing any changes to MPS governance.
Jun 25th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
MPS Consultant ‘Making Good Strides’ In Fixing Reporting Mess
Todd Gray helped Glendale-River Hills School District earlier this year.
Jun 20th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Did 1991 State Law Give MPS Superintendent Too Much Power?
Former MPS Superintendent Howard Fuller, who pushed for law, says current leaders failed.
Jun 19th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
UW, Prisons, MPS Now Capitol’s Top Issues
Evers and GOP legislators disagree. Issues could figure in fall elections.
Jun 17th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Board Passes $1.5 Billion MPS Budget
Amid financial scandal and with interim superintendent not yet named, school board approves budget.
Jun 14th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess and Margaret Faust
Documents Suggest MPS Financial Team Inexperienced, Understaffed
MPS hoping corrective action plan will release nearly $16 million in state funds.
Jun 12th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Evers Moves Forward With Audits of MPS
MPS board member says $1.5 billion budget will get passed this week.
Jun 10th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
How Will School Board Hire New Superintendent?
What's the likely process and how were past decisions made?
Jun 10th, 2024 by Terry Falk
Mayor Cavalier Johnson Pledges Four Points of MPS Involvement
Including helping select the next superintendent and city administrative support.
Jun 7th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Submits Missing Financial Information To State
Board will first pick interim superintendent to replace Posley, then launch national search.
Jun 6th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Mayor Not Interested in MPS Takeover
Johnson says no to city takeover, adds that all Milwaukee schools should be focused on better outcomes.
Jun 4th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Resigns After Closed-Session Meeting
School district is in jeopardy of losing millions in state and federal dollars.
Jun 4th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess and Evan Casey
The Fall of a School Superintendent
The inside story: Why MPS superintendent Keith Posley could be fired.
Jun 3rd, 2024 by Terry Falk
MPS Board Calls For Investigation, Delays Budget Vote
The school district has been under scrutiny for lack of financial reporting.
May 31st, 2024 by Margaret Faust
State Could Withhold Milwaukee Public Schools Funding Over Reporting Failures
Department of Public Instruction threatens to withhold payments unless corrective action is taken
May 30th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Child Care Providers Renew Call for State Funding
Programs struggling to survive. Evers supports more funding, GOP legislators don't.
May 14th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
The Ups and Downs of Milwaukee’s School Enrollment
Regular school enrollment barely changed, charter schools down, statistics vary between MPS and DPI.
May 13th, 2024 by Terry Falk
Legislators Agree on Opioid Plan, Still Withhold PFAS, Hospital Funds
Standoff between Republicans on Joint Finance Committee and Gov. Evers continues.
May 8th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
DPI Disagrees With Legislature Over Literacy Program Implementation
Law was signed last July, but parties at odds on implementation.
May 3rd, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Seclusion and Restraint Incidents Down Slightly at Schools in 2022-23
But still affects thousands of students in Wisconsin; nearly 80% of them are disabled.
Apr 24th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Republican Legislature Sues Evers Over Reading Bill Veto
Republicans say partial veto to literacy program is unconstitutional
Apr 18th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Why Can’t MPS Improve Student Reading Scores?
Failure to use phonics and poorly trained teachers may help explain this.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
DPI Report Shows Educator Workforce Crisis in Wisconsin
Teacher retention a huge problem; compensation has decreased 20% since 2010.
Apr 14th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
School Districts Take Stock of Referendum Results
Across state, 56 of 93 of April ballot requests for more money passed.
Apr 8th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Evers Aggressively Uses Veto Pen on Republican Bills
Governor blocks proposals related to wolves, income tax cuts and school licensing.
Mar 30th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Is First State Approved For New Summer Youth Aid Program
Federal program aims to feed childen when schools are closed.
Mar 29th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Seclusion and Restraint of Kids in Wisconsin Schools
Nearly 13,000 incidents reported in 2021-22. ‘Districts should not torture children.’
Mar 18th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
How Big a Change Is New UW-Madison Admission Policy?
Students consider new rule that top 5% of state's high school grads guaranteed admission.
Feb 24th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Bill That Would Hold Students Back For Truancy Passes First Major Hurdle
Assembly passes bill that would make frequently absent students repeat their current grade, sends it to Senate.
Feb 21st, 2024 by Sarah Lehr and Anya Van Wagtendonk
Legislature Approves Reduction in Educator Licensing Requirements
Republican backers say their aim is easing a workforce shortage
Feb 21st, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Department of Public Instruction Asks Lawmakers To Approve New Reading Curriculum
Proposal overrides the Literacy Council, which DPI says failed to meet deadlines.
Feb 21st, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Democrats Were For Uncoupling Voucher Funding, Why The Change?
School choice groups asks why Dems ran away from proposal to separate funding from property taxes.
Feb 20th, 2024 by Nicholas Kelly
Trans Youth Feel Less Safe Than LGBTQ+ Counterparts At School
Report find more inclusive curricula, protective policies needed.
Feb 18th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Assembly Committee Votes To Overhaul Voucher School Funding
Governor Evers has already signaled his opposition.
Feb 15th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Should Child Care Providers Teach 4-Year-Old Kindergarten?
Republicans, child care providers support bill pushing this. DPI opposes it.
Feb 7th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Open Enrollment Begins For Public, Voucher Schools
With surge in taxpayer funding, voucher school program expected to grow.
Feb 2nd, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Bill Holds Back Students Who Miss More Than 30 Days of School
Policy from Speaker Vos's Task Force on Truancy would affect public and private schools.
Jan 31st, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Civics Education Bill Focuses on Patriotism
DPI opposes bill and its costs, says it's already working on civics education.
Jan 21st, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea
Apprenticeship Bill Targets Teacher Shortage
Students would attend college two years, then teach for two more before graduation.
Jan 9th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
UW Regents Backtrack, Take Republican DEI Deal
Regents vote to accept limits to DEI programs in return for pay raises for 34,000 employees and new engineering building.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Paraprofessionals Would Get Lifetime Teaching Licenses Under Republican Proposal
Bill aims to shrink teacher shortage, but would eliminate many requirements like four-year degrees.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Former Employees of Voucher School Discuss Safety Issues, ‘Third Friday’ Push
HOPE Christian School comes under scrutiny following gym injury.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Nearly 1,000 MPS Students Haven’t Attended A Single Day of School This Year
District Attorney's office doesn't have capacity to prosecute all the truancy cases.
Nov 21st, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Public School Libraries Will See Record Support From State Fund
Common School Fund from sale of public lands up by 25%, hitting record high.
Nov 21st, 2023 by Erik Gunn
83% Of Public Schools in State Met Expectations on Tests
State report card also shows 80% of private choice schools met expectations.
Nov 14th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
GOP, RNC Leader Questioned Over No-Bid Contracts From Milwaukee Public Schools
Gerard Randall’s nonprofit received nearly $1.3 million from the district over the past decade. Leaders say he listed them as board officers without their knowledge.
Nov 9th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
UW-Madison Programs Aims To Create Pipeline of Milwaukee Teachers
Program would educate 36 special education teachers for MPS across three years.
Oct 26th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
MPS Growing International Baccalaureate Program
Earning college credits before graduation at 11 school sites with 15 total IB programs.
Oct 23rd, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
School Districts Learn How Much State Funding They’ll Get
Allocations for this school year released; MPS gets increase of $53.8 million.
Oct 16th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Minocqua Brewery Super PAC Sues to End Voucher Schools
Suit charges they violate state Constitution and are destroying public education.
Oct 14th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
State Test Scores Up But Still Below Pre-Pandemic Level
Only about 40% proficient with big gap between Black and white students.
Oct 10th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
State’s Public Schools Have Lost 32,000 Students Since 2019
Key reasons: Lower birth rates and children moving to private and home schools.
Oct 10th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
