Education

Wisconsin Rapids — Even solid revenue growth could not prevent Renaissance Learning, Inc. from posting disappointing earnings during the first quarter of 2006, and as a result the company will drop some unprofitable education software programs, CEO Terrance D. Paul said Tuesday....

Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. — After a brief hiatus, Steven A. Schmidt has rejoined Renaissance Learning, Inc., as president and chief operating officer, effective April 26....

Green Bay, Wis. — In a bid to increase per capita income, retain more college graduates, and give working adults more career advancement options, the state announced a commitment of $500,000 to help more residents complete baccalaureate degree programs....

Madison, Wis. — Ten $1,000 scholarships and a top prize of $7,500 in seed capital are on the line for young entrepreneurs in a business-plan competition sponsored by BizFilings, a company headquartered in Madison, and the Young Entrepreneur Foundation....

Milwaukee, Wis. — The first chancellor of research in the history of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee said Friday that UWM is trying to change its image from a university of access to a university of research, and in the process help Milwaukee build a knowledge-based...

Madison, Wis. — Sonic Foundry, Inc., said it has made its Mediasite software into a component for the Blackboard Learning System, a course management system used by higher education, K-12, corporate and government institutions....