WI: Education
For-profit colleges complicate WI's nursing shortage efforts
Wisconsin faces a big staffing shortage of registered nurses. Advocates hope for key solutions to bear fruit amid unease about the emergence of for-…
In helping people read better, experts tout accessibility, incentives
Even though March is barely underway, parents of Wisconsin kids are being encouraged to plan for summer reading activities - especially if their …
Electric bus movement looks to accelerate
Most school and transit buses on the nation's roadways these days are still powered by diesel engines but in Wisconsin and elsewhere, there is hope …
More Americans 'learning and earning,' but college degree gaps persist
The U.S. has seen an increase in the percentage of adults with college degrees, which helps boost their lifetime earnings. But a new report shows …
New grants designed to give WI 'farm to school' efforts more muscle
In making school meals healthier, so-called "Farm to School" programs are nothing new but Wisconsin might see the efforts reach new heights with a …
Can collective-bargaining case help with WI teacher shortage?
A lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's collective near-total bargaining ban for most public workers is by some seen as a way to bolster the state's beleagu…
School libraries no longer just defined by Dewey Decimal System
American Education Week is underway, and those who work with Wisconsin school libraries are highlighting the value they provide to students. School …
As other states mull results, recruiting starts for WI school board candidates
While many other states analyze school board races from this week, Wisconsin candidates will soon begin filing paperwork for elections next spring…
WI Project to Create Financial Aid Tool for Native College Students
Indigenous college students face many obstacles in higher education, including overwhelming costs and not feeling culturally connected on campus…
Experts: WI Youth Apprenticeship Could Serve as National Model
Wisconsin has the largest and longest-running youth apprenticeship program in the country. And social policy researchers are out with new findings …
SCOTUS Upends Consideration of Race in College Admissions
There's been widespread reaction to yesterday's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to restrict affirmative action in college admissions. Wisconsin …
Despite High Ranking, Child Well-Being Concerns Persist in WI
An annual report measuring child well-being in the U.S. said several benchmarks have worsened overall. States like Wisconsin fared better in the …