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UW System presidential search committee will consider non-academic applicants

Wisconsin State Journal, January 19, 2020

Some Wisconsin schools are finding it difficult to hire social workers to help kids

Wisconsin Public Radio, January 15, 2020

Wisconsin choice schools win lawsuit over virtual learning

Wisconsin Law Journal, January 15, 2020

Incumbent Stanford Taylor won’t run for state superintendent

Associated Press, January 13, 2020

Sen. Stroebel: Wisconsin taxpayers have been protected from high school referendum costs

The Center Square, January 8, 2020

Proposal puts spotlight on creating girls wrestling division in WIAA, continuing to grow participation

Wisconsin State Journal, January 8, 2020

Proposed cursive mandate lacks support from school officials across South-Central Wisconsin

Baraboo News Republic, January 3, 2020

UW campuses spent down 56% of tuition balances since tuition freeze began

Wisconsin State Journal, December 26, 2019

Tony Evers to UW Regents: Expand presidential search committee

Wisconsin State Journal, December 26, 2019

$10 million grant will help fund planning for early childhood development in Wisconsin

The Capital Times, December 24, 2019

Proposal for online early learning program could ‘supplement’ 4K in Wisconsin

The Capital Times, December 20, 2019

20 years after Columbine, Wisconsin schools try to get to the root of violent threats

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 19, 2019

Audit: Wisconsin school safety plans follow best practices

The Daily Reporter, December 18, 2019

Committee approves 2% pay raises for UW, state employees

Wisconsin State Journal, December 18, 2019

Property taxes for schools up by highest rate in a decade

Wisconsin State Journal, December 18, 2019

Republican lawmakers defend speech rules for University of Wisconsin

The Center Square, December 12, 2019

Resource officers are being called ‘heroes’ in Wisconsin school shootings. Here’s why your kid’s school might not have one

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 5, 2019

Governor Tony Evers: Wisconsin must ‘step up’ after school shootings

Wisconsin State Journal, December 5, 2019

Gov. Tony Evers calls for more funding for mental health officers in schools after spate of violence

The Oshkosh Northwestern, December 4, 2019

UW System aims to double online enrollment by 2025

Wisconsin Public Radio, December 4, 2019

Many Wisconsin public school districts could provide subsidized meals for kids but don’t. Here are some of the reasons

Appleton Post-Crescent, December 3, 2019

State AG: Schools need better preparation, more training for shooting situations

WISN 12, December 3, 2019

UW Regents won’t expand presidential search panel despite pleas from all 13 campuses

Wisconsin State Journal, December 3, 2019

School districts across the state are short teachers. These lawmakers are seeking to change that

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 26, 2019

Evers vetoes bill allowing schools to release parents’ names

U.S. News, November 21, 2019

Tony Evers expands program that aims to hire more teachers of color in Wisconsin school districts

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 21, 2019

UW System sets sights on talent shortage

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, November 20, 2019

Advocates urge Senate committee to back revisions to student restraint and seclusion law

Wisconsin State Journal, November 20, 2019

Lawmakers debate cursive writing mandate, which could cost Wisconsin schools $6 million

Wisconsin State Journal, November 19, 2019

Team searching for UW System’s next president has no faculty, no staff, little diversity

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 15, 2019

Schools that teach cursive question the need to mandate teaching the subject

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 14, 2019

In latest report cards, most Wisconsin schools meet expectations, but urban and tiny rural schools struggle

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 12, 2019

Most Wisconsin school districts meeting expectations on latest state report cards

Wisconsin State Journal, November 12, 2019

Menomonee Falls superintendent recommends retiring ‘Indians’ mascot at the end of the year

Fox 6, November 11, 2019

Breaking precedent, UW System presidential search panel has no faculty, academic staff

Wisconsin State Journal, November 7, 2019

With so much emphasis on the cost of higher education, UW students are graduating faster than ever

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 7, 2019

Assembly panel considers mandatory cursive bill

Wisconsin State Journal, November 7, 2019

Wisconsin school choice advocates sue education department for timing of test score release

The Capital Times, November 6, 2019

Not just top college athletes could benefit from compensation change, professor says

Madison.com, November 2, 2019

Wisconsin ACT scores drop slightly in 2019 compared with past years

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 1, 2019

Wisconsin college athletes could be paid under bipartisan bill

Wisconsin State Journal, October 30, 2019

Wisconsin again has the worst gap in academic achievement between its black and white students

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 30, 2019

Student performance lags on Nation’s Report Card

Associated Press, October 30, 2019

After 5 years overseeing UW campuses, System President Ray Cross announces retirement

Wisconsin State Journal, October 25, 2019

Are Wisconsin schools willing to end Native American nicknames? Some don’t even want to talk about it

Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, October 23, 2019

2017-18 pay for starting teachers in Wisconsin averaged $38,181

The Center Square, October 20, 2019

Senate committee backs bill that could expand full-day 4K in Wisconsin

Wisconsin State Journal, October 18, 2019

With fewer high school grads to recruit, 21 of 26 UW campuses report enrollment drop

Wisconsin State Journal, October 18, 2019

Debate continues over Menomonee Falls mascot name

WDJT, October 16, 2019

Enrollment in statewide voucher program increased 37% this school year

Wisconsin State Journal, October 16, 2019

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