Scott Walker’s signature attack on public education and unions has withstood past challenges. New lawsuit is based on the state constitution’s guarantee of equal protection.
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Calling all candidates: Filing window for school board, local government positions soon opens
School boards and local governments are always on the lookout for new candidates who want to step up and serve their hometowns.
Count, create, speak: 3 ways Wisconsinites are helping missing and murdered Indigenous women
There is an alarming number of missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW) in the state. Wisconsin, like much of North America, is only beginning to tackle this silent crisis. To start, the state created a task force hosted by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ). Its mission: addressing the rates of “abduction, homicide, violence, and trafficking of Indigenous women in Wisconsin.”
Report cards for schools and school district achievement show continued recovery from the pandemic
Public school advocates say more schools would get an A if the Legislature weren’t getting an F for failure to fully support education.
Wisconsin Supreme Court weighs fast-tracking a lawsuit to end private school vouchers
Education advocates say the voucher programs have become a massive drain on public schools and want the state's highest court to take up the case immediately. As the Wisconsin Supreme Court considers a request to immediately take up a lawsuit that would eliminate the...
Moms for Liberty’s far-right agenda rejected by voters
The “extremist” group Moms for Liberty backed more than 130 candidates during this election cycle, but an overwhelming majority lost their races as parents pushed back on the organization’s far-right agenda for public education.
Wisconsin Assembly pass Republican bill banning race, diversity factors in financial aid for UW
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill Tuesday that would ban Universities of Wisconsin officials from considering race and diversity when awarding state-funded financial aid.
The National Principal of the Year is from Wisconsin: One-on-one with Brookfield East’s Andy Farley
For the first time in decades, the national principal of the year is from Wisconsin. Brookfield East High School Principal Andy Farley said he is “tremendously and deeply humbled and honored” to be recognized in such a way. Farley found out he won the country’s top...
Wisconsinites Get Financial Relief as Biden Cancels More Student Debt
This round of debt relief will eliminate the debt of 125,000 borrowers nationwide: 22,000 with disabilities, 51,000 through an income-driven repayment plan, and 53,000 through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Here Are Your Options As Student Loan Payments Resume
Nearly half of all borrowers say they aren’t financially prepared to begin repaying their debt. Despite this, interest began accruing again on Sept. 1, and payments will be due again in October.