Education
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Milwaukee Public Schools receives $23M from federal government to prep students for college
Milwaukee Public Schools received a $23 million grant from the federal government to help nearly 30,000 students attend college over the next seven years.Â
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Wisconsin GOP introduces series of school district consolidation bills
Legislative Republicans want to incentivize Wisconsin school districts that agree to merge or consolidate grades.
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Almost all Wisconsin schools meet or exceed expectations, under new report cards
It was the first time the state’s annual, mandatory school report cards have been released since standards shifted.
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Wisconsin college team awarded $500K prize for NASA tech research
The Carthage College team is aiming to have its work “mission ready” in nine months.
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WIAA pushes back on proposal to make organization follow public records, open meetings laws
A Senate Education Committee hearing was held this week on a bill that would force the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, or WIAA, to comply with state public records and open meetings laws. Â
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Legislators order audit of education license investigation process
The audit could evaluate trends in the allegations and investigations by DPI in recent years.
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State Superintendent announces changes after report on educators accused of sexual misconduct
Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly announced several changes on Tuesday to strengthen student safety amid criticism of her agency’s handling of accusations of sexual misconduct by educators.
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Wisconsin school districts on tribal land are not receiving federal payments due to shutdown
Twenty Wisconsin school districts located on tribal lands that collectively enroll more than 21,000 students have not received routine federal funding for operations, including teacher salaries. The federal government issued […]
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Wisconsin becomes the 36th state to limit cellphones in schools
Wisconsin on Friday became the 36th state to limit cellphones and other electronic devices in school when Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill requiring districts to prohibit phone use during class time.
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As Wisconsin voters question data centers, tech companies tout research, community gains
Three companies behind planned and ongoing data center developments on Thursday separately announced efforts aimed at supporting Wisconsin researchers and communities.










