EDUCATION
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Wisconsin taps one of its funniest alumni to address the Class of 2025
“I still ask myself before big decisions: ‘What would Barry Alvarez do?’” Gay joked, referring to UW’s legendary football coach and athletic director.
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Trump halts funding ‘Head Start.’ Baldwin says ‘not so fast.’
BAD NEWS 🗞️ Trump has halted more than $35 million in funding for Wisconsin “Head Start” centers — a 50% cut that could close preschools and child care centers across the state. GOOD NEWS ❤️ Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin isn’t putting up with it! Baldwin called on U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert…
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Banned Book of the Month: ‘Shine’ by Madison’s Lauren Myracle
More than 10,000 books were banned across America last school year, and Wisconsin is one of the worst offenders. At least 450 titles have been barred from school libraries across the Badger State since 2021 — and with Trump in office, there are no signs of that slowing down. That’s why, at UpNorthNews, we’re committed…
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The 10 cheapest colleges in Wisconsin
Looking for an affordable way to continue your higher education without breaking the bank? Check out the 10 cheapest colleges in Wisconsin to get started today.
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Why this lakefront Wisconsin school district is swimming with funding issues
In one small western Wisconsin community, lakefront properties and vacation homes are causing funding angst for the rural year-round residents.
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Opinion: Dear legislative Republicans, we’ve already paid for education. Cut the check.
Former State Representative LaKeshia Myers urges lawmakers to provide equitable funding for public schools.
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Banned Book Reading List: 10 titles to read, or re-read, this spring
As Republicans continue to challenge the books on shelves at local libraries, neighborhood schools, and small booksellers, we asked three local bookstore owners – from Menomonie, Spooner, and Wausau – to share their favorite banned or challenged books and why you should read them.
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What’s behind the dispute over test scores in Wisconsin schools?
Conservatives accuse the state superintendent of lowering the bar for student performance, while educators say public schools are being set up for failure by a chronic lack of support from the Legislature.
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Who Is Running For State Superintendent?
Wisconsin voters will head to the polls on February 18 for the first statewide race of 2025. Incumbent Jill Underly will face two challengers in this year’s State Superintendent race, triggering a statewide primary on Tuesday, February 18. Running against Underly for the top post in the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) are…
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Half of Wisconsin’s special education teachers leave after 5 years
The US Department of Education recently gave the state $10.5 million, and according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), the money will be used for specialized training and coaching for new special education teachers and leaders. It will also create a teacher residency program.
