MPS early start students return for 2021 school year
Those on the “Early Start” calendar head back on Monday, Aug. 16.
Those on the “Early Start” calendar head back on Monday, Aug. 16.
5,600 Hillsborough students quarantined due to COVID-19; emergency school board meeting this Wednesday
The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.
The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.
Some MPS students return to the classroom
Milwaukee Public Schools began its school year for students following the Early Start Calendar. The academic year started in person for students at more than 40 schools throughout the district.
Milwaukee Public Schools began its school year for students following the Early Start Calendar. The academic year started in person for students at more than 40 schools throughout the district.
COVID guidelines for Badgers football games released by UW-Madison
The University of Wisconsin released on Monday, Aug. 16 its COVID-19 guidelines for fans attending Badger home football games.
The University of Wisconsin released on Monday, Aug. 16 its COVID-19 guidelines for fans attending Badger home football games.
Jay Cutler dropped from Uber promo over his stance against masking children
The unapologetic, former quarterback — lauded for his strong arm and remarkable dude energy — announced that he has been pulled from an Uber-NFL promotional campaign after voicing his opinions on school boards’ strict mask mandates on children.
The unapologetic, former quarterback — lauded for his strong arm and remarkable dude energy — announced that he has been pulled from an Uber-NFL promotional campaign after voicing his opinions on school boards’ strict mask mandates on children.
National Education Association supports vaccine mandates, COVID-19 testing
The nation’s largest teachers’ union issued a statement on Thursday supporting the use of FDA-authorized vaccines or regular COVID-19 testing for all public school educators.
The nation’s largest teachers’ union issued a statement on Thursday supporting the use of FDA-authorized vaccines or regular COVID-19 testing for all public school educators.
UW System housing: COVID vaccination roommate concern arises
The UW System does not require COVID-19 vaccinations, or track them as part of housing; it's possible that vaccinated students may end up with unvaccinated roommates.
The UW System does not require COVID-19 vaccinations, or track them as part of housing; it's possible that vaccinated students may end up with unvaccinated roommates.
Marquette area burglaries, campus police seek suspect
The Marquette University Police Department is searching for a man suspected in a series of campus-area burglaries.
The Marquette University Police Department is searching for a man suspected in a series of campus-area burglaries.
Silver Spring Neighborhood Center Garden Club plants seeds of STEM
Planting a garden over the summer isn’t just a fun hobby, but it’s also educational. The folks over at the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center in Milwaukee say they’re using time in the garden to teach kids STEM.
Planting a garden over the summer isn’t just a fun hobby, but it’s also educational. The folks over at the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center in Milwaukee say they’re using time in the garden to teach kids STEM.
'COVID fee': 2 colleges in West Virginia, Alabama billing unvaccinated students
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
Anti-mask crowd hurls threats after Tennessee school board mandates masks
Video shows anti-mask protesters heckling a supporter of a Tennessee school board’s new temporary mask mandate.
Video shows anti-mask protesters heckling a supporter of a Tennessee school board’s new temporary mask mandate.
School supply shortage: Why these back-to-school items could be hard to find
From backpacks to clothes to electronics, supply shortages could make your back-to-school shopping harder this year. An expert explains why.
From backpacks to clothes to electronics, supply shortages could make your back-to-school shopping harder this year. An expert explains why.
Marquette Law Poll: Biden, Evers COVID response approved by majorities
A new Marquette University Law School Poll found majorities of registered Wisconsin voters approve of President Biden's and Gov. Evers' handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A new Marquette University Law School Poll found majorities of registered Wisconsin voters approve of President Biden's and Gov. Evers' handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Could parents sue if a child gets COVID-19 from an unvaccinated teacher? Legal experts weigh in
As children return to school, parents are concerned with how best to protect their child from COVID-19. Legal experts say even if a child does get sick, it’ll be hard to place the blame on educators.
As children return to school, parents are concerned with how best to protect their child from COVID-19. Legal experts say even if a child does get sick, it’ll be hard to place the blame on educators.
School mask debate: Elmbrook Schools to vote on return-to-school plan
On Tuesday, Aug. 10 Elmbrook Schools in Brookfield are set to approve or amend the back-to-school plan that could leave masks optional or make them required.
On Tuesday, Aug. 10 Elmbrook Schools in Brookfield are set to approve or amend the back-to-school plan that could leave masks optional or make them required.
Cedarburg Middle School mural removed
Painted by students who are members of their school's “Student Acceptance Team, ”a mural designed to bring people together is causing a divide in Cedarburg.
Painted by students who are members of their school's “Student Acceptance Team, ”a mural designed to bring people together is causing a divide in Cedarburg.
Cedarburg Webster Middle School mural will be removed by district
Painted by students who are members of their school's Student Acceptance Team, a mural designed to bring people together is causing a divide in Cedarburg.
Painted by students who are members of their school's Student Acceptance Team, a mural designed to bring people together is causing a divide in Cedarburg.
Wisconsin school districts decide on masks
Several school boards in southeast Wisconsin are set to decide how to move forward with masking or not during meetings this week.
Several school boards in southeast Wisconsin are set to decide how to move forward with masking or not during meetings this week.
Pediatrician addresses COVID-19 myths
As the kids head back to school, doctors want to make sure parents not only understand the necessary precautions needed in schools but also share information with parents who are concerned.
As the kids head back to school, doctors want to make sure parents not only understand the necessary precautions needed in schools but also share information with parents who are concerned.
Biden administration issues 'final extension' of student loan payment pause: Is cancellation next?
Federal student loan borrowers will not have to make payments on their federal loans until February 2022, thanks to the final extension from Education Department.
Federal student loan borrowers will not have to make payments on their federal loans until February 2022, thanks to the final extension from Education Department.