Schools
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Why this lakefront Wisconsin school district is swimming with funding issues
In one small western Wisconsin community, lakefront properties and vacation homes are causing funding angst for the rural year-round residents.
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UpNorthNews live event: Protecting justice for all
An evening of conversations about the Wisconsin Supreme Court election We’re having our first live event! We know the importance of the April 1 election for Wisconsin Supreme Court. That’s why we want to give you an opportunity to hear from people who can speak to some of the critical issues the court could take…
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What’s behind the dispute over test scores in Wisconsin schools?
Conservatives accuse the state superintendent of lowering the bar for student performance, while educators say public schools are being set up for failure by a chronic lack of support from the Legislature.
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Evers’ State of the State Focus: Make 2025 the ‘Year of the Kid’
Republican leaders promptly and insultingly dismiss the governor’s priorities and pledge to pursue more tax cuts and support President Trump’s targeting of immigrants. Gov. Tony Evers’ annual “State of the State” address on Thursday centered on a message that elected officials can do more to improve the lives of Wisconsin’s kids. In fact, he designated…
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Who Is Running For State Superintendent?
Wisconsin voters will head to the polls on February 18 for the first statewide race of 2025. Incumbent Jill Underly will face two challengers in this year’s State Superintendent race, triggering a statewide primary on Tuesday, February 18. Running against Underly for the top post in the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) are…
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Half of Wisconsin’s special education teachers leave after 5 years
The US Department of Education recently gave the state $10.5 million, and according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), the money will be used for specialized training and coaching for new special education teachers and leaders. It will also create a teacher residency program.
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WI superintendent to state: ‘We can’t continue to pit school districts against taxpayers’
In Wisconsin, the state reimburses public school districts about 31% of the cost for special education services. Meanwhile, the Republican-controlled legislature guarantees a 90% reimbursement rate for private schools.
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Multiple deaths in shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison
The suspected shooter, a juvenile, is thought to be among those killed. At least seven others have been wounded, as well.
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Opinion: Progressives need to step up with year-round, aggressive advocacy for facts.
Conservative media is an iron dome of outlets and strategies, sheltering their audiences from news and information that would change how they view the people on their ballots.
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Wisconsin voters pass school district’s referendum for childcare center
In the Lincoln School District – which is Alma Center-Humbird-Merrillan, voters saw a little something different on the ballot this week. It was a question that asked to borrow about $2.9 million dollars to add a childcare center onto the elementary school in Merrillan. It passed, with 57% voting in favor of the project.
