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WisContext: Wisconsin's Rural Schools Are Getting Squeezed By Student Loss

August 16, 2018 - 4:00pm

In Wisconsin, a desire for quality education and the costs of making such an investment has led to a funding system that can vary significantly by where a school is located.

Day After Evers Wins Democratic Primary, Walker Proposes New Tax Credits

August 15, 2018 - 10:45am

Republican Gov. Scott Walker unveiled outlines of proposals and a new ad Wednesday morning, the day after the primary. Walker is seeking a third term.

Judge OKs Plan To Auction Off UW-Oshkosh Biodigester

August 14, 2018 - 7:05pm

Court documents say Fond du Lac County Circuit Judge Richard Nuss approved the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Foundation's plan to sell its Rosendale Biodigester during an Aug. 27 auction

Wisconsin School District Creates New Political Policy After Staff Appeared In Walker Ad

August 10, 2018 - 12:00pm

The Three Lakes School District, a small school district in northern Wisconsin, has a new policy about political activity after some staff members unknowingly showed up in a campaign ad for Gov. Scott Walker.

Evers Calls Walker Anti-Education In Latest Campaign Ad

August 3, 2018 - 12:40pm

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tony Evers is launching a new ad ripping Republican Gov. Scott Walker as the most anti-education governor Wisconsin has ever seen.

Tony Evers Seeking Additional $600M In Special Education Funding

July 30, 2018 - 1:00pm

Wisconsin state Superintendent of Public Instruction and Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Tony Evers is asking the state to increase special education funding by $600 million in the 2019-21 state budget

Wisconsin Sales Tax Holiday Begins Wednesday

July 30, 2018 - 9:10am

Shoppers won't have to pay sales taxes on clothing, computers and school supplies Wednesday through Sunday.

With Declining Enrollment, Milwaukee Public Schools Leaders Get Creative To Boost Student Numbers

July 30, 2018 - 5:55am

School districts across Wisconsin are enrolling fewer students. In Milwaukee, the drop is due in part to fewer school-aged children. But the growing popularity of the state's voucher program that helps some families pay for private schools has also played a role.

Walker Would Support Extending UW Tuition Freeze If Re-Elected

July 24, 2018 - 1:15pm

Gov. Scott Walker supports extending a tuition freeze on University of Wisconsin campuses for another four years if he's re-elected.

School Safety Grants To Target Student Mental Health

July 24, 2018 - 9:35am

Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel says $45 million in grant money available to schools in the state will go toward efforts to improve student mental health, the creation of local school safety intervention teams and additional physical security upgrades.

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WisContext: Wisconsin's Rural Schools Are Getting Squeezed By Student Loss

Day After Evers Wins Democratic Primary, Walker Proposes New Tax Credits

Judge OKs Plan To Auction Off UW-Oshkosh Biodigester

Wisconsin School District Creates New Political Policy After Staff Appeared In Walker Ad

Evers Calls Walker Anti-Education In Latest Campaign Ad

Tony Evers Seeking Additional $600M In Special Education Funding

Wisconsin Sales Tax Holiday Begins Wednesday

With Declining Enrollment, Milwaukee Public Schools Leaders Get Creative To Boost Student Numbers

Walker Would Support Extending UW Tuition Freeze If Re-Elected

School Safety Grants To Target Student Mental Health

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