2 more MPS schools go to flexible scheduling
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Two more Milwaukee Public Schools have gone to flexible scheduling -- virtual -- as a result of COVID-19.

Freshman numbers up at UW; pent-up demand among high school graduates

University of Wisconsin-Madison's record freshman enrollment this fall is due in part to pent-up demand among high school graduates who spent much of last year taking classes online, a school official said Tuesday.

Wisconsin civics education requirement: Assembly passes bill

A statewide civics curriculum would be created that all Wisconsin public and private schools would have to follow under a Republican-authored bill.

Critical race theory limits pass Wisconsin Assembly

The Assembly debated and then voted on a bill to crack down on certain teachings in schools, including that one race or sex is superior.

Wisconsin bill requiring cursive passes Assembly vote

All Wisconsin elementary schools would be required to teach cursive writing under a bill up for approval Tuesday in the state Assembly.

Masks remain optional in Germantown schools after board meeting

The Germantown School Board discussed the district's COVID-19 mitigation plan Monday night, Sept. 27, with some parents calling for the mask-optional district to require them.

Masks remain optional in Germantown schools
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The Germantown School Board discussed the district's COVID-19 mitigation plan Monday night, with some parents calling for the mask-optional district to require them.

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

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.