MPS Lancaster School virtual due to COVID

Milwaukee Public Schools' Lancaster School will move to virtual learning due to COVID.

UW System, WCTS credit transfer agreement reached

The UW System and WTCS signed an agreement that makes it easier for students to transfer credits between the two higher education systems.

Elmbrook Schools COVID reporting concerns parent

An Elmbrooks schools parent is looking for answers after learning his child was exposed to someone with COVID-19 for days before being notified.

Pedestrians struck by pellet gun from moving vehicle: MU police

The Marquette University Police Department is investigating reports of pedestrians being struck with plastic pellets from a pellet gun that were fired from a moving vehicle.

Wisconsin schools superintendent: More funding, civility needed

Wisconsin's top education official called for more civility as schools across the state wrestle with how to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID cases in kids, Milwaukee, Waukesha parents concerned
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COVID-19 cases are surging across southeastern Wisconsin. Many of those cases are among school-aged children, and parents and school staff are calling for more to be done.

Wisconsin COVID cases: School concerns in Milwaukee, Waukesha

Parents and school staff in Milwaukee and Waukesha are concerned about the state's surging COVID-19 cases and how it impacts kids.

Wisconsin critical race theory debate, legislation moves forward

There's been a lot of talk and reaction to critical race theory, but what does it really mean? On Wednesday, Sept. 22, the Wisconsin Senate heard from experts on the subject, while an Assembly committee moved forward with legislation opposing critical race theory.

UW System enrollment down 1% from last fall

Enrollment at UW System schools dropped 1% this fall compared with a year ago when it was down 2%, the university reported Wednesday.

Racine's Jefferson Lighthouse Blue Ribbon School designation celebrated

An elementary school in Racine has received a national award for being one of the top-performing schools in the state. Staff and students at Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School celebrated being named a Blue Ribbon School.

Nicolet High School threat, evacuation: police

Nicolet High School was evacuated on Wednesday after a threatening call was made around noon, Glendale police said.

COVID in Oconomowoc schools: 157 students reported sick, isolated

157 students in the Oconomowoc Area School District are not in the classroom. Instead, they are sick and isolating at home.

Tommy Thompson on water skiing: 'I know you think I'm nuts'

Interim UW System president Tommy Thompson said people may think he was "nuts" for water skiing at age 79.

Nearly all UW System classes now taught in person: officials

Nearly all classes being taught on UW System campuses are in person, interim President Tommy Thompson said.

MPS bus issues, hiring challenges weeks into school year
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A Milwaukee child has only been to school one day out of three weeks worth of classes. Her mother says it's because she can't get there.

MPS bus issues amid hiring challenges weeks into school year

A Milwaukee child has only been to school one day out of three weeks worth of classes. Her mother says it's because she can't get there. Lakeside Bus Company says hiring continues to be a challenge, and it's making significant investments in recruitment initiatives.

Bradley Tech High School reckless driving
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Milwaukee police are investigating reckless driving near Bradley Tech High School on the city's south side that happened on Monday.

9 Wisconsin schools recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recognized 325 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021, including nine schools in Wisconsin.

Gun 'flashed' outside North Division, MPS says

Milwaukee police responded to North Division High School near 9th and Center after “an individual with a gun flashed that weapon outside the school building."