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Colleges and universities made cuts, laid off staff, and one shut down entirely. And K-12 schools were disappointed by the funding they received in the latest state budget.
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A task force is looking at how to improve education for deaf and hard of hearing students in MPS.
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The UW Board of Regents reversed its decision on a deal to restructure diversity positions on college campuses in exchange for $800 million in state funding.
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The struggle between a powerful Republican lawmaker and the UW System over diversity, equity and inclusion – or DEI – efforts took some dramatic turns over the weekend.
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The Universities of Wisconsin and Assembly Republican Speaker Robin Vos have reached a sweeping deal that would freeze hiring for diversity positions across the system in exchange for lawmakers approving employee pay raises and funding for a new engineering building at the flagship campus.
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Wisconsin teachers have been losing buying power over the past dozen years.
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The UW System's direct admissions program is meant to increase enrollment and help more high schoolers see themselves as college material.
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In the 1980s, Wisconsin was embroiled in a violent controversy over Ojibwe spearfishing rights. As a result, the state passed a law requiring schools to teach about Native American history, culture and tribal sovereignty.
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Milwaukee Public Schools improved slightly on its latest state report card, which looks at data including test scores, graduations rates and absenteeism.
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At a time when the state of Wisconsin has a record $7 billion budget surplus, some Wisconsin school districts are facing budget deficits. Some districts are considering school closures, others are turning to taxpayers for more money.