Amid intensifying debate on the benefits of higher education, we sought context by examining the educational requirements of projected job openings in Wisconsin. Although a strong majority of the state’s expected job openings through 2030 do not require a college| wispolicyforum.org
In the years prior to the pandemic, Wisconsin’s reported homeless population shrank after its programs to serve them shifted their focus from temporary to permanent housing to meet updated federal requirements. For the past two years, however, homelessness has risen| wispolicyforum.org
The reported number of homeless students hit a high mark in Wisconsin’s public schools in the 2023-24 academic year, likely due to both an increase in family homelessness and improved identification of existing need. In light of these reports, school| wispolicyforum.org