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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
Proposal Would Eliminate License Requirement for School Superintendents
Proposal aimed at reducing turnover. DPI in opposition.
Sep 28th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
State Superintendent, GOP Legislators Duel Over Education
Underly defends DEI, public schools; Republicans push culture war, school choice.
Sep 25th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Schools Not Spending Pandemic Aid On Air Quality Improvements
Wisconsin school districts received more than $1.5 billion in federal funds.
Sep 21st, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
The Truth About School Choice
A response from School Choice Wisconsin to earlier op-ed about effectiveness of choice schools.
Sep 8th, 2023 by Nicholas Kelly
Conservative Groups Oppose Including Voucher Schools In Transparency Dashboard
Bipartisan panel backs financial transparency dashboard, but School Choice WI and WILL object.
Aug 31st, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Company Moving HQ To Milwaukee
Mayville Engineering is biggest metal fabricating company in U.S. Plus: Bay View school completes addition and our weekly recap.
Aug 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Christian School Removed From Choice Program
Holy Redeemer Christian Academy barred from receiving voucher payments by state.
Aug 24th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Augustine Prep Opens $49 Million Elementary School
New building allows for major growth. And an even bigger project is planned.
Aug 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Ramirez Has Big Plans For Cardinal Stritch Campus
$24 million investment will help create northside Augustine Prep, making a mega-school.
Aug 22nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Report Finds High Teacher Turnover in State
Problem biggest for MPS and other districts and schools teaching vulnerable populations.
Aug 15th, 2023 by Terry Falk
New Program Aimed At Expanding Pool of Special Education Teachers
Federal grant will cover Wisconsin program designed at reducing high turnover,
Aug 2nd, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Inside St. Augustine’s Huge Expansion
K4-12 private choice school adding new $49 million school building.
Jul 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
State Outdoes Nation Attracting College Students to Teaching
But Wisconsin still faces K-12 teacher shortage, teacher retention problem.
Jul 24th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Bipartisan Legislation Would Prevent Strip Searches In Wisconsin Schools
Proposal is response to Oconto County incident where 6 girls were forced to strip down to underwear.
Jul 21st, 2023 by Gaby Vinick
Federal Aid Hasn’t Closed Pandemic-Induced Learning Gap
Wisconsin is on track to spend its $2.4 billion in aid by 2024 deadline.
Jul 14th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
State’s Schools Had Nearly 7,000 Instances of Student Physical Restraint
DPI data from 2021-22 shows 76% of students restrained have a disability.
Jul 11th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Evers, Vos Argue Over Amended State Budget
Evers reshaped budget with 51 partial vetoes, trades words with Republicans.
Jul 6th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Evers’ Veto Pen Gives School Districts 400 Years of Funding
Trimming budget bill text to let school districts collect an added $325 per student annually.
Jul 5th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
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.
Jul 5th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
‘They Die So Quickly’ From Fentanyl
50 times more potent than heroin, causing more than 1,000 overdose deaths per year in Wisconsin.
Jun 26th, 2023 by Max Stapleton
MPS Seeks To Revise School Calendar
Seeking earlier start to 2024-25 school year for elementary students, creating a uniform calendar for system.
Jun 26th, 2023 by Terry Falk
The Winners In Shared Revenue, K-12 Funding Deal
Everyone could claim victory. But who won -- and lost -- the most?
Jun 26th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Even After Change, DPI Opposes Reading Bill
Issue centers on proposal to hold third graders back.
Jun 16th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
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.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Republicans Have $50 Milllion, Science-Based Plan To Revamp How Children Learn To Read
DPI Superintendent says bill is "non-starter" as it includes 3rd grade retention requirement.
Jun 9th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Remote Work Proves Durable in Wisconsin
400,000 in state, or 15% of workforce, now work remotely.
Jun 6th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick
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.
Jun 5th, 2023 by Mario Koran
Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies Common at State’s Voucher Schools
Some taxpayer-supported private schools expel students for being gay or transgender.
Jun 1st, 2023 by Phoebe Petrovic
Survey of Wisconsin High Schoolers Finds Increase In Depression, Screen Time
50% report having anxiety, 33% depression. Recreational use of digital devices growing.
May 26th, 2023 by Evan Casey
College Completion Program Showing Impressive Results
All-In Milwaukee focused on students from lower-income families.
May 19th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
State’s Students Missed Nearly a Month of School Last Year
Chronic absenteeism climbing since start of pandemic, particular high at MPS.
May 16th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Bipartisan Plan Aims To Change How Children Learn To Read
Phonics-focused curriculum would be modeled after efforts in more than 30 other states.
May 12th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Taxpayers Support Schools That Can Discriminate
Dozens of voucher schools have policies excluding LGBTQ+ and disabled students.
May 8th, 2023 by Phoebe Petrovic
Assembly Bill Requires High School Financial Literacy Class
Would be required for graduation. Cost of requirement concerns schools.
Apr 23rd, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Ozaukee County’s First Private High School Proposed
Owner of shooting gallery plans Christian school based on Hillsdale College curriculum.
Apr 19th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
State Superintendent Urges Legislators To ‘Do Their Job,’ Boost School Funding
Jill Underly 'surprised and hurt' that Joint Finance Committee hasn't invited her to testify.
Apr 4th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
School Board Candidates
Three contested races, including a citywide race.
Mar 31st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
State Data on Student Transfers Missing
MPS suspects private schools push students out after getting them counted for state aid.
Mar 28th, 2023 by Terry Falk
Assembly Passes School Crime, Conversion Therapy Bills
Bill provides no funding for school resource officers. Democrats oppose both bills.
Mar 15th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Evers Proposes Free School Lunches for All Students
Proposed $120 million program would help students, families and farmers, governor says.
Mar 15th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan
Should State’s Schools Require Financial Literacy Course?
17 states require it. Evers, some Republicans favor it, but won't fully fund it.
Mar 13th, 2023 by Peter Cameron
Democrats Push Free School Meals Plan
Evers' budget includes $120 million to create 'Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids' program.
Mar 7th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Bill Would Require Armed School Resource Officers
Republican proposal requires all schools to track crimes, hire officer after enough incidents.
Mar 6th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Open Enrollment Plummeting at MPS
Down 44% in past decade, while numbers continue to grow for the state.
Feb 28th, 2023 by Terry Falk
Will Police Officers Return to MPS Schools?
Activist groups oppose proposal, reportedly being discussed by MPD and school district.
Feb 24th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Meet The Candidates Seeking Open State Senate Seat
Three Republicans, one Democrat running for seat held by retiring Sen Alberta Darling.
Feb 13th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Big Numbers Drive Budget Decisions
Which 5 programs account for 84% of state budget? And when was the beer tax last increased?
Feb 6th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Three Contested Milwaukee School Board Seats On April Ballot
Plus: two uncontested races. Meet the candidates.
Jan 16th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
St. Augustine’s New Elementary School Quickly Rising
St. Augustine will be the largest single-campus school in Milwaukee when building is completed this fall.
Jan 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Schools Face Student Mental Health Issues
Post-pandemic adjustment difficult. MPS faces shortage of mental health clinicians.
Dec 14th, 2022 by Terry Falk
Committee Advances Native American Education Bills
Joint Finance Committee will decide their fate. GOP legislator promises to champion bills.
Dec 14th, 2022 by Baylor Spears
Why Is A Wauwatosa School Board Member Suing His Colleagues?
Mike Meier alleges open meetings violation in approval of gender identity curriculum.
Dec 8th, 2022 by Evan Casey
The Battle Over ‘Astounding’ State Surplus
Now up to an 'unprecedented' $6.8 billion. But can Evers and Legislature agree on any plans to spend it?
Dec 7th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Many State High School Students Have Anxiety, Depression
One third of students report suffering from depression, highest since survey began in 1999.
Dec 7th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
Republicans Push ‘Universal School Choice’
Vos, others back a key platform plank of Tim Michels' losing bid for governor.
Nov 29th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
State Surplus Projected to Hit $6.5 Billion!
Wisconsin's fiscal condition the 'strongest in state history,' says DOA report.
Nov 23rd, 2022 by Erik Gunn
UW System Quietly Adds More Charter Schools It Oversees
Now up to 13 K-12 schools, including one that's part of a for-profit chain.
Nov 21st, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Wisconsin School Libraries To See Record $52 Million In State Funding
Amount is up 30% from last year, part of long-running state program.
Nov 18th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Anti-Transgender MPS Counselor Suing To Get Job Back
Marissa Darlingh gave anti-trans speech outside Capitol after identifying herself as MPS elementary counselor.
Nov 17th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
State School Report Cards Show Mostly Positive Results
95% of districts met or exceeded exceptions. But urban systems lagged behind.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
Wisconsin Voters Approve Majority of School Referendums
Voters in 42 districts were asked to raise revenue limits for their schools.
Nov 10th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick
Beware Skewed Numbers on School Funding
School choice supporters push misleading statistics.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Anti-Transgender Efforts Permeating Wisconsin’s Schools, Political Campaigns
Misinformation and fear-mongering leading to lawsuits, protests and harassment.
Oct 28th, 2022 by Phoebe Petrovic
Evers, Michels Split on Public Schools
Evers wants $2 billion hike in K-12 school aid, Michels wants all the money for voucher schools.
Oct 24th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Lake Country Charter Tied To Controversial Hillsdale College
Lake Country Classical Academy uses controversial Hillsdale charter school curriculum.
Oct 3rd, 2022 by Terry Falk
State Ramps Up Suicide Prevention Effort
Wisconsin surpasses national rate. DHS using federal grant for expanded program.
Sep 27th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick
Michels Attacks Evers on Preschool Transgender Resources
DPI says it’s not part of curriculum. Governor says he trusts parents to make decisions.
Sep 19th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Educators Grapple With Learning Loss
Districts say they need more resources, teachers.
Sep 9th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick
Schools Not Providing State Mandated Native American History
1989 Wisconsin law requires teaching of their history, culture and treaty rights.
Aug 22nd, 2022 by Terry Falk
The End of Universal Free School Meals?
Expansion of free meals with federal pandemic funding has ended. How will families, schools respond?
Aug 16th, 2022 by Erin Gretzinger and Maddie Bergstrom
Trump Boosts Michels Over Kleefisch
Evers vs. Michels, Johnson vs. Barnes will make it a fall of nonstop ads. Plus: Vos almost loses.
Aug 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Elections Commission Plans Fall Voter Education Initiative
Effort to build trust in elections comes as state legislators, Michael Gableman and Donald Trump call to decertify the 2020 election.
Jul 23rd, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Charter School Reveals New $20 Million High School
Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy seeking to raise $25 million for new building and adding middle school.
Jul 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS, Most Schools Plan Free Lunches Next School Year
Federal funding for this ends June 30 but most schools plan to continue offering them.
Jun 22nd, 2022 by Sam Woods
Kleefisch, Nicholson Promise Overhaul of UW Regents
GOP challengers for governor promise to recall, replace Evers’ 9 appointees to the board.
Jun 14th, 2022 by Henry Redman
St. Augustine Building Elementary School On Entire City Block
$49 million building will create city's largest school campus, serving 2,400 pupils.
Jun 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
State Democrats Push Gun Restrictions After Texas Shootings
Kaul calls for law requiring background checks and preventing sale of 'ghost guns.'
May 25th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
Students With Disabilities Subjected to Seclusion, Physical Restraint
Report finds 84% of all such incidents in state’s schools involve students with disabilities.
May 23rd, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Schools Spend Relief Funds on Tech, COVID-19 Safety
Some schools are also hiring counselors and tutors to help children that fell behind during at-home education.
May 21st, 2022 by Madeline Fox
