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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
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
Regents Approve UW Tuition Increase
Segregated fees, room and board rates, graduate tuition, nonresident undergraduate tuition will also increase.
Apr 4th, 2024 by Margaret Faust
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
Republican Committee Rejects DPI Reading Curriculum Recommendations
Stroebel defends shorter list. DPI says legislators didn't thoroughly review curriculum.
Mar 12th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
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
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
Wisconsin’s Youth Struggle with Depression, Thoughts of Suicide
Especially girls, children of color, LGBTQ+ youth, state report finds.
Jan 14th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Apprenticeship Bill Targets Teacher Shortage
Students would attend college two years, then teach for two more before graduation.
Jan 9th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Herb Kohl Passes Away
Former U.S. Sen. Kohl, 88, also a philanthropist, businessman and longtime Bucks owner, dies after brief illness.
Dec 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Elkhorn School District Parent Seeks Ban on 444 Book Titles
Largest such request in nation? School district considers changing book policy.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
After School Contract Scrutiny, Randall Resigns From RNC Post
Republican party leader Gerard Randall's nonprofit had received no-bid contract from MPS, but work was uncompleted, false board members declared.
Nov 30th, 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
Milwaukee Public Schools Ending Contract With GOP Leader’s Nonprofit
Decade-long no-bid partnership for Gerard Randall coming to an end following questioning by board.
Nov 17th, 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
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
Bills Targeting Transgender Youth Draw Heated Hearing At Capitol
Gov. Evers has vowed to veto bills.
Oct 5th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
State Superintendent, GOP Legislators Duel Over Education
Underly defends DEI, public schools; Republicans push culture war, school choice.
Sep 25th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
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
‘We’re Not Here For Crumbs’
40% of school districts got less funding from state budget Evers signed. Public school advocates are upset.
Aug 14th, 2023 by Ruth Conniff
Mayor’s Political Director Steps Down, Leaves Nation Consulting
Sachin Chheda, who led successful statewide campaigns, leaves political consulting firm.
Jul 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Assembly Passes Bill To Overhaul How Reading Is Taught
DPI gives support after changes. Plus: Pharmacists could prescribe birth control, alcohol regulations overhauled.
Jun 22nd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
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
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
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
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
Democrats Push Free School Meals Plan
Evers' budget includes $120 million to create 'Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids' program.
Mar 7th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
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
State Superintendent Says Public Education Needs More Funding
Superintendent Jill Underly discussed challenges including mental health and racial disparities.
Sep 23rd, 2022 by Leah Treidler
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
Evers Unveils $2 Billion Schools Plan
Added K-12 funding for school meals, mental health programs and per pupil spending.
Sep 6th, 2022 by Leah Treidler
Evers Rips Republicans On Schools
Governor condemns funding cuts, 'censoring' teachers and using 'kids as political pawns.'
Jul 24th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
State Superintendent Pushes Gun Control
Restricting access to guns is key to protecting children’s lives, Jill Underly says.
Jul 19th, 2022 by Deneen Smith
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
Evers Announces $5 Million Mental Health Funding
Grants from federal ARPA money will expand mental health services and telemedicine.
Mar 30th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
Liberal Group One Of Top Outside Spenders
A Better Wisconsin Together, backed by unions, spent $5.2 million on 2020-2021 races.
Mar 1st, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Assembly Considering ‘Parents Bill of Rights’ Legislation
Rights determine medical care, child's name and pronouns used at school and review of instructional materials, among others.
Feb 11th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
DPI, Legislators Clash On Federal Pandemic Aid
$77 million for state’s schools at stake. Republican rule violates federal law, US Education Secretary says.
Dec 11th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Federal-State Battle Over School Pandemic Aid
US Education Department nixes GOP plan to favor schools that stayed in person in 2020-21.
Dec 7th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Evers Touts $110 Million Addition For Schools
New federal coronavirus relief funds for state’s K-12 schools include $9.6 million for MPS.
Dec 5th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
State Superintendent Slams GOP Over School Funding
Assembly Speaker Vos says more money won't fix problems in schools.
Sep 24th, 2021 by Madeline Fox
Legislature Plans Culture War Against Evers
Fall session could include “born alive” abortion bill, forbidding teachers from discussing race and more.
Sep 20th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
GOP Bill Requires Parent Notification of Gender, Sexual Orientation Education
Bill covers any instruction on sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender expression.
Sep 17th, 2021 by Madeline Fox
State Superintendent, Pediatricians Push Universal Masking in Schools
Masking in schools backed by CDC, public health officials and pediatrics associations.
Aug 26th, 2021 by Madeline Fox
State Legislature Debates Anti-Racism, Anti-Sexism Education Bills
Critical Race Theory discussed during debate. One bill requires instruction materials be made public.
Aug 12th, 2021 by Madeline Fox and Laurel White
State Officials Recommending Masks for Schools
Delta variant causing uptick in cases. Officials say masking will reduce school transmission.
Aug 6th, 2021 by Madeline Fox
Public School Advocates Discuss State Budget Losses
Evers says ending gerrymandering may be only way to get more education funding.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Superintendent Race Cost Record $3 Million
Underly and liberal groups spent combined $2.34 million, five times more than opponents.
Jul 19th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Whose Vision Will Prevail In Budget Battle?
Republicans got their way in budget rewrite, but Evers' vetoes loom.
Jul 4th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Underly Announces Transition Team
New state school superintendent promises “more offense, less defense."
May 4th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
About That Data on Charter Schools
Diving deeper into charter school data and polls of voters tells interesting story.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
The Fight Over Standardized Testing
MPS, urban school systems push federal government for testing waivers, citing lost instruction time during pandemic.
Apr 26th, 2021 by Terry Falk
Nonpartisan Races Getting Too Partisan
State superintendent race and school policies should not be so politicized.
Apr 25th, 2021 by State Rep. LaKeshia Myers
Record Outside Group Spending for Underly
A record $1.02 million spent on state superintendent race, 80% of it by liberal groups.
Apr 13th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Republicans Miffed By MPS Pandemic Aid
MPS gets 16 times more per pupil than Wauwatosa schools under federal formula awarding more to low-income students.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Signs of Hope at State Budget Hearing
Citizens attended public hearing in Whitewater and demanded legislators support a wide range of reforms.
Apr 11th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Outside Groups Spent $1 Million on State Superintendent Race
Groups backing Underly had 5-1 advantage over those backing Kerr.
Apr 7th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Underly Defeats Kerr In State Superintendent Race
Deborah Kerr conceded just after 9:30 p.m.
Apr 6th, 2021 by WPR Staff
Underly Criticizes Kerr for Trans-Kids in Sports Comments
State Superintendent candidate said transgender kids shouldn't play on teams that align with gender identity.
Apr 2nd, 2021 by Madeline Fox
Kerr Supports Voucher Program, Decentralizing DPI
State superintendent candidate Kerr has been an ardent supporter of reopening schools.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Madeline Fox
Underly Running on Education Equity, Ending Vouchers
As a candidate for state superintendent, Underly has backing of state teachers union.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Madeline Fox
Underly Raises 18 Times More Than Kerr
Democratic-supported candidate for state school superintendent raises $1.3 million.
Mar 31st, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Guide to Candidates in Spring Election
State Superintendent, Circuit Court Judge, County Board and School Board races on ballot.
Mar 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Kerr Makes Case for State Superintendent
Longtime educator, former Brown Deer Superintendent backs vouchers, early school start.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Mary Kate McCoy
Underly Makes Case for State Superintendent
Supports more investment in 4K programs, phasing out vouchers.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
Liberals Have 13 to 1 Edge In Superintendent Race
Groups supporting Underly bury the one group backing Kerr in total campaign donations.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Outside Spending Tops $800,000 for Election
Most of special interest spending for spring election is for state school superintendent race.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Kerr, Underly Strike Sparks In Debate
Candidates for state school superintendent reveal very different views on voucher schools, other issues.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro
Jill Underly Flunks School Choice 101
Candidate for state school superintendent is clueless about state requirements.
Feb 22nd, 2021 by George Mitchell
It’s Kerr and Underly for State Superintendent
Field of seven candidates narrow to two, with Underly the anti-voucher school candidate.
Feb 17th, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro
2021 Spring Primary Election Results
Unofficial totals from the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County for the February 16th primary.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
State Superintendent Candidates Make Their Pitch
With eyes on Tuesday’s election, 7 views of the Wisconsin’s education future.
Feb 14th, 2021 by Keegan Kyle
State Superintendent, County Board and School Board on the Ballot
Non-partisan, education-centric primary kicks off spring election season.
Feb 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Who’s Behind School Superintendent Candidates?
More than half of Deborah Kerr’s campaign cash came from one fat cat.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
7 Seek State School Superintendent Job
Who are they and what are the key issues in the February primary race?
Feb 9th, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro
State Superintendent Candidates Raise $200,000
Which candidates have raised the most and who are the top donors?
Jan 24th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
State Superintendent Candidates Debate
Seven candidates include teachers, principals, superintendents and policy experts.
Jan 12th, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro
Rural Educator Running for State Superintendent
Jill Underly, superintendent of the Pecatonica School District, wants to address educational inequities caused by poverty.
May 8th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
