Education
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UW Regents approve up to 15 percent raises for system chancellors
Chancellors in the Universities of Wisconsin system can receive up to 15 percent raises annually, based on a performance metric, according to a new proposal approved by the Board of Regents Monday.
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New UW-La Crosse chancellor focused on future, serving needs of the state
James Beeby takes over the chancellor role from Joe Gow, who was fired following the discovery that he made and distributed pornographic videos online.
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For-profit nursing school clear to open Milwaukee campus, aims to expand to Madison
Activists in Milwaukee fought the opening of the Arizona College of Nursing, claiming the for-profit school is another in a long line of predatory schools in the city.
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Closed Kenosha schools targeted for affordable housing
Six shuttered schools in Kenosha could provide affordable housing for residents under a plan being considered by the school board and city officials.
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Wisconsin school board member sues his own board, settles for 6 figures
The unprecedented six-figure settlement to Michael Meier comes as the Wauwatosa School District will ask voters in two November referenda to approve new funding totaling $124.4 million.
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UW-Milwaukee chancellor to step down
UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone said announcing his decision now allows for a smooth transition to a new leader.
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Wausau West High School drama standout performs on Broadway stage
A Wausau West High School junior is one of two students who represented Wisconsin June 24 at the 15th annual Jimmy Awards in New York, a national theater competition.
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A ‘busy beehive’ of youth orchestras is alive on Madison’s east side
After years of being spread out across Madison’s churches, schools and parking lots, the students of the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras can finally gather in one place.
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Milwaukee Schools poised to lose $81M in state aid
Milwaukee Public Schools will receive more than $81 million less in state general school aid in 2024-25 according to estimated data released Monday by the Department of Public Instruction.
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Legislative Republicans say audit bureau is looking at Milwaukee Schools
Legislative Republicans have asked the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau to conduct an audit of Milwaukee Public Schools.