Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Satisfaction with public schools seems to be rebounding in many areas of Wisconsin—but not in Milwaukee

What does the state of public opinion say about public schools around Wisconsin? “It demonstrates that we’ve got some work to do,” said Dan Rossmiller, executive director of the Wisconsin Association of School Boards.

‘Am I safe?’ Baraboo superintendent wondered after parent shoved him during high school graduation

As Rainey Briggs was waiting in line to shake the hands of graduating students, a man rushed at him on stage during the Baraboo High School graduation. Initially, he wondered if the man was coming to protect him from something or if he was perhaps a photographer.

MPS superintendent says referendum will allow district to ‘maintain’ services. But is that enough?

The April 2 referendum vote in which MPS is seeking approval of increasing its spending by $252 million a year will have unknown but almost certainly large effects on the future of the two halves of the school scene.

Wisconsin education officials seek input on K-12 goals

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is creating a first-ever public-facing strategic plan and wants residents' opinions on teacher retention, mental health test scores and other topics.

Police are slated to return to Milwaukee Public Schools in January. But do cops in schools help or hurt?

As part of a June state law that boosted local government funding, lawmakers tucked in a requirement for the district to work with the Milwaukee Police Department to hire at least 25 school resource officers by Jan. 1.

What to know about a Minocqua brewery PAC’s lawsuit against Wisconsin’s school vouchers

A Wisconsin Democrat is asking the state Supreme Court's new liberal majority to eliminate funding for the state's four taxpayer-funded school voucher programs and...

Bipartisan law lets Wisconsin school board members fill bus driver shortages

As school board members see it, stepping in to transport students is just another way to serve their communities as districts face critical shortages of the profession.