Wisconsin Lawmakers Have Ideas To Improve Math Education; Teachers, Experts Are Skeptical

At a hearing on a Republican bill to improve math education, Wisconsin lawmakers were suddenly faced with a pop quiz.

Special Education Reimbursement Payments To Schools Fall Far Below Estimate

Advocates called attention to the reimbursement rate in statements this week, saying the funding system needs an overhaul.

Wisconsin Lawmakers Propose Bills To Encourage School District Consolidation

Schools in Wisconsin have seen a drop of about 53,000 students over a decade, from the 2013-14 to the 2022-23 school years.

Wisconsin Democrats Propose Statewide Tuition Promise Program, Higher Ed Package

Democrats' promise to support faculty and staff members by reversing the Walker-era collective bargaining and tenure policies.

These Are The Best School Districts In Wisconsin, New Ranking Says

One of the most important considerations of Wisconsin parents when choosing a place to live is the quality of the school district.

These Are The Best Public High Schools In WI, New Ranking Says

Several Wisconsin schools are among the best public high schools in the country, according to a Monday report released by Niche.

Wisconsin’s Top Private High School Costs $26K, New Rankings Show

The latest Niche rankings highlight the top 10 private high schools in Wisconsin and where they place nationally.

Trump Campaigned On Closing The Education Department. Reality Is More Difficult.

President Donald Trump’s aim to shutter the Education Department faces steep hurdles in Congress, for now.

These Are Wisconsin’s Best High Schools Heading Into The New Academic Year

As families prepare for the fall, these schools stand out in academics, culture, and more.

$72 Million In WI Education Funding Paused By Trump Administration: See Impacted Programs

Wisconsin stands to lose $72,636,782 or 11.5 percent of K-12 funding.

5 Wisconsin Students Making The Badger State Proud

Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to celebrate local star students making a big impact in their communities.

Northland College In Wisconsin To Close At End Of Academic Year

Northland College, which was founded in 1892 in Ashland, was struggling financially amidst declining enrollment and soaring costs.

8 WI Schools Earn Prestigious Federal Blue Ribbon Award

Of the thousands of schools in the U.S., only 356 were awarded a Blue Ribbon this year.

15 WI High Schools With The Best Teachers Heading Into Fall 2024

Niche's 2024 national rankings include data on 94,058 public schools, 30,809 private schools, and 12,192 school districts.

Panel Recommends Removing Ex-Chancellor From Wisconsin College Faculty Post For Making Porn Videos

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported that the committee's unanimous decision over Joe Gow sets up a vote by the Board of Regents.

UW Regents Approve Raises For 8 Chancellors, Set Up Bonuses For Retaining Freshmen Students

The regents approved basic wage increases totaling $155,201 for eight of the system's 13 chancellors.

15 WI High Schools With The Best Teachers Heading Into Fall 2024

Niche's 2024 national rankings include data on 94,058 public schools, 30,809 private schools, and 12,192 school districts.

Wisconsin Special Education Teacher 'Goes Above & Beyond' For Students

"Her passion and drive make her who she is. Emma NEVER gives up on her kids."

These Are The Top WI School Districts Headed Into Fall 2024: List

These are the top 15 public school districts in Wisconsin, according to a list based on test scores, college data, and ratings.

15 WI High Schools With The Best Teachers

A new study looked at the best high school teachers in Wisconsin.

These Are The Top Private High Schools In WI For 2024

Niche evaluated 30,800 private schools nationwide for its annual rankings, including 1,433 for the first time.

St. Paul Schools Superintendent Joe Gothard Chosen To Lead Madison District

The Board of Education in Madison confirmed Joe Gothard's appointment to the position Monday.

120,700 In WI Could See Student Loans Canceled Under New Plan

Some Wisconsin residents could see their federal student loans canceled under a new plan announced last week by the Biden administration.

University Leaders Scramble After Rejecting GOP Call To Cut Diversity Spots In Exchange For Cash

The regents met in a closed video conference Tuesday morning to "deliberate and negotiate funding proposals and matters."

These Are The Best Elementary, Middle Schools In WI, New Ranking Says

The news outlet based its 2024 Best Elementary and Middle School rankings on publicly available data from the U.S. Department of Education.

These Are The 5 Hardest Colleges To Get Into In WI: Report

These five higher education institutions have the highest admissions standards in Wisconsin.

New Name Announced For WI's Public Universities

New graphics, including a logo, will reflect the change.

These Are The Top Party Schools In WI: List

The rankings are based on student surveys, access to bars and restaurants, campus Greek life, and the school's athletics.

These Are The Top 25 Public High Schools In Wisconsin, New Ranking Say

Niche’s 2024 Best Schools and Districts rankings include data on 94,058 public schools, 30,809 private schools, and 12,192 school districts.

'Amazing' Wisconsin Teacher Makes 'A Wonderful Impact' On Students

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re appreciated. Meet Alicia Gasser!

7 WI Colleges Among Top 400 In Nation: US News Rankings

U.S. News & World Report greatly changed how it ranks colleges this year. See how the results affected Wisconsin schools.

70K In WI Sign Up For Biden's New Student Loan Plan, Some To Pay $0

The income-driven plan, which ties monthly payments to how much borrowers earn, could lower monthly payments for about 20 million borrowers.

When Do You Stop For A School Bus? Know The Law In Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, the law requires drivers to stop at least 20 feet away from a school bus when it is displaying red warning lights.

Measles Vaccinations In WI Kindergarteners Trend Down: What To Know

CDC Data showed around 250,000 children nationwide are not vaccinated against diseases that were once nearly eradicated.

Meijer Offers Back-to-School Teacher Coupon for Third Consecutive Year

Retailer’s annual back-to-school teacher coupon offers 15 percent discount, including special savings on additional categories through Sept.

7 Wisconsin Students Win College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships

Seven high school students from Wisconsin were named among 750 additional National Merit Scholarship winners on Monday.

​Supreme Court Bans Affirmative Action At WI Colleges

About a quarter of schools in a national survey from 2019 said that race had a “considerable” or “moderate” influence on admissions.

Wisconsin Students Named Among 161 U.S. Presidential Scholars For 2023

Three Wisconsin students who attend high school in Brookfield, Medford and Glendale were picked as 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars.

16 WI Students Win Corporate Sponsored National Merit Scholarships

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation on Wednesday named 16 winners in Wisconsin for this year's first round of scholarship winners.

7 WI Graduate Schools Make U.S. News 2023-24 Ranking

Wisconsin's graduate schools were particularly dominant in the education and nursing fields.