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More than 12K Wisconsinites to see student loan forgiveness under changes to income-based repayment plans

August 24, 2023 - 5:00am

The U.S. Department of Education has launched a new way for borrowers to lower payments based on their income with the promise of debt cancelation. But in Wisconsin, any income-based student debt forgiveness will be taxed as gross income.

Milwaukee private school removed from state choice program

August 23, 2023 - 4:35pm

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has removed a struggling private school affiliated with a prominent Milwaukee church from the choice program.

UW Board of Regents approves operating budget with most campuses facing deficits

August 23, 2023 - 5:35am

UW-Madison will absorb the bulk of a $32 million cut in state aid included in the 2023-25 state budget. At the same time, 10 of 13 state universities enter the new fiscal year while running structural deficits.

Christian school to open at former Cardinal Stritch campus, thanks to new education funding formula

August 22, 2023 - 3:35pm

The Ramirez family moved forward with plans for Cardinal Stritch campus after state budget included its largest boost for private school funding in history.

2 more state universities eye furloughs and spending cuts to address deficits

August 21, 2023 - 4:00pm

UW-Parkside and UW-Platteville told employees Monday to prepare for furloughs and spending cuts as the schools face a combined deficit of around $15 million in the current fiscal year.

This Milwaukee youth program keeps children safe and off the streets during summer nights

August 21, 2023 - 5:00am

The Milwaukee Recreation Department's Twilight program keeps youth safe and off the streets every night in the summer.

Mental health of teenage girls has declined twice as much as boys

August 18, 2023 - 5:00am

According to new data from the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health, 66 percent of young girls across the state are struggling with anxiety, and 50 percent report feeling sad and hopeless nearly every day.

Wisconsin AG announces temporary funding that will help keep school safety office open

August 16, 2023 - 2:30pm

Wisconsin's Office of School Safety is using temporary pandemic relief funds to help continue services after state lawmakers voted to cut funding for the program.

Pulitzer finalist: Colonizing Wisconsin was more about plunder than removing Indigenous people

August 16, 2023 - 6:25am

Michael Witgen’s deep research of Indigenous and early North American history is evident in his 2021 book, "Seeing Red: Indigenous Land, American Expansion and the Political Economy of Plunder in North America."

Teacher turnover most prevalent within districts serving vulnerable students and among teachers of color

August 15, 2023 - 5:00am

A new report shows the 2022-23 school year saw the highest percentage of educators leaving the workforce in the last 15 years.

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More than 12K Wisconsinites to see student loan forgiveness under changes to income-based repayment plans

Milwaukee private school removed from state choice program

UW Board of Regents approves operating budget with most campuses facing deficits

Christian school to open at former Cardinal Stritch campus, thanks to new education funding formula

2 more state universities eye furloughs and spending cuts to address deficits

This Milwaukee youth program keeps children safe and off the streets during summer nights

Mental health of teenage girls has declined twice as much as boys

Wisconsin AG announces temporary funding that will help keep school safety office open

Pulitzer finalist: Colonizing Wisconsin was more about plunder than removing Indigenous people

Teacher turnover most prevalent within districts serving vulnerable students and among teachers of color

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