MPS COVID kids' vaccine clinics
Milwaukee Public Schools is partnering with the Milwaukee Health Department to make it easier for your child to get the COVID-19 vaccine
COVID-19 vaccine for kids: Jill Biden, surgeon general kick off US campaign
The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.
St. Joan Antida spaghetti dinner fundraiser returns
The annual Spaghetti with Sisters dinner returned to Milwaukee's St. Joan Antida High School on Sunday, Nov. 7.
Schools playing major role in youth vaccination effort
Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
MPS job fair: Schools seek 100+ teachers, staff
Milwaukee Public Schools held a job fair Saturday at North Division High School, looking to fill positions in the classroom and beyond.
UW-Madison flies Ho-Chunk nation flag over Bascom Hall
UW-Madison raised the Ho-Chunk Nation flag over Bascom Hall, marking the first time it has flown another nation’s flag with the U.S. and Wisconsin flags.
MPS Benjamin Franklin School virtual due to COVID
Milwaukee Public Schools' Benjamin Franklin School will move to virtual learning Friday, Nov. 5 due to COVID, officials announced.
Beloit School District cancels classes Friday 'due to safety concerns'
The School District of Beloit announced that all schools in the district will be closed Friday, Nov. 5 “due to safety concerns for our students and staff.”
What is critical race theory? Many struggle to define topic
Critical race theory has become a lightning rod for Republicans and an issue in the Virginia governor's race.
Financial literacy course now required for Ohio high school students
Ohio high school students will be required to pass at least one half-credit course in financial literacy in order to graduate, according to a new law.
UW System enrollment down 1.1% from 2020
University of Wisconsin System enrollment totaled 162,980 students in fall 2021, a drop of 1.1 percent compared to the previous year, according to data released on Thursday, Nov. 4.
Incumbents' support slipping, Marquette poll finds
The latest Marquette University Law School poll released Wednesday shows that Wisconsin's featured incumbents are losing some support.
Incumbents win Mequon-Thiensville school board recall
Voters in the Mequon-Thiensville School district rejected the efforts to recall four board members Tuesday, Nov. 2, and this was a pretty remarkable turnout for this single item on the ballot.
Silver Spring Intermediate School virtual due to COVID
Silver Spring Intermediate School in Sussex has gone virtual because of the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases and student absences.
Packers Foundation grant to St. Thomas More High School
St. Thomas More High School announced that the school has received a $4,000 grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation to support the continued growth of our Career Education Program.
Incumbents win Mequon-Thiensville school board recall
Voters in Mequon and Thiensville cast ballots in a recall race where both incumbents and challengers hoped for a large turnout.
Milwaukee's Trowbridge School goes virtual; increased COVID cases
Milwaukee Public Schools announced on Tuesday, Nov. 2 that Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies will move to virtual learning amid increased COVID-19 cases.
Respiratory therapist shortage: MATC doubling program enrollment
Many have left respiratory therapy jobs causing a shortage in the field during a pandemic and Milwaukee Area Technical College is trying to help fill the gap.
Philippine teacher uses life-size cutouts of students during COVID-19 school lockdown
Jayson Magan of Burol Elementary School made life-size cutouts of his students and posted them around his classroom.
UWM Panthers basketball: Baldwin adds intrigue to season
Panthers freshman Patrick Baldwin could have signed with just about any college basketball program in the country. He opted to stay home.