For the past three years, UWM has been making behind-the-scenes changes to raise graduation rates.

MPS juniors will be automatically admitted to the schools after they fill out a short interest form.

The student art show, called "The War I'm Fighting," gave students the opportunity to create artwork that delivers a strong message about topics they are passionate about.

In the past, transfer students often came to UWM with dozens of credits that didn’t qualify for transfer. Now UWM is promising to accept at least 60 credits from any student who transfers from one of the four surrounding tech colleges, putting them halfway toward getting a bachelor’s degree.

The book, "Carl Bergmans and the Continental Faience & Tile Co.," tells the story of Belgian immigrant Carl Bergmans and showcases thousands of his handmade tiles.

The MPS Board voted in favor of placing a $252 million referendum on the spring ballot. It’s a tool increasingly used by Wisconsin school districts to make up for what advocates say is inadequate state funding.

MPS currently has two calendars: an early start calendar for middle and high schools and a traditional start calendar for elementary schools.

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.

Enrolled tribal members in Wisconsin can receive free UW-Madison tuition, housing, meals, books and other educational needs.

A task force is looking at how to improve education for deaf and hard of hearing students in MPS.