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Median Wisconsin Teacher Pay Down 12% Since 2009

Median Wisconsin Teacher Pay Down 12% Since 2009

Inflation and austerity have resulted in Wisconsin educators effectively getting paid less.

Evers’ Veto Pen Gives School Districts 400 Years of Funding

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.

State’s Students Missed Nearly a Month of School Last Year

State’s Students Missed Nearly a Month of School Last Year

Chronic absenteeism climbing since start of pandemic, particular high at MPS.

K-12 Education: How Did MPS Do During the Pandemic?
K-12 Education

How Did MPS Do During the Pandemic?

State tests show improvement in skills. National test shows less encouraging results.

What’s the Solution to Teacher Shortages?

What’s the Solution to Teacher Shortages?

It’s toughest to solve in poorer school districts. Second in a two-part series.

What Teacher Shortage?

What Teacher Shortage?

There is no national shortage. But in Milwaukee and Madison there’s a problem. First in a series.

Schools Haven’t Recovered From Pandemic

Schools Haven’t Recovered From Pandemic

Study finds enrollment in state’s schools still well below pre-pandemic levels.

State Behind Most of U.S. for School Spending Growth

State Behind Most of U.S. for School Spending Growth

Wisconsin had third slowest growth in school spending in the nation.

Schools Spend Relief Funds on Tech, COVID-19 Safety

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.

Southeastern Wisconsin Has Teacher Shortage

Southeastern Wisconsin Has Teacher Shortage

There aren't enough graduates in the region to fill all the openings.