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
video

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.

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.

White House outlines plans to increase COVID-19 testing in schools

The Department of Education (ED) is prepared to ramp up its COVID-19 screening efforts in schools across the U.S., the White House said on Friday.

Milwaukee students' COVID vaccine incentive deadline nears
video

Milwaukee Public Schools students 12 and older have until Monday, Nov. 1 to be fully vaccinated if they want the $100 incentive that is being offered.