UW regents erase excess credit surcharge except at UW-Madison

UW schools collect about $100,000 in revenue from the surcharge annually, with most of the money coming from UW-Milwaukee and UW-Whitewater.

Wisconsin public schools down 23K students: Are they missing class?
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Wisconsin's public school headcounts dropped 23,000 students from September 2019 and September 2020. Are some of them missing school?

Teachers union calls for special meeting as MPS return looms
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With only a few days before the youngest MPS students return, the union said there are some important questions left unanswered.

Wisconsin public schools down 23K students: Are they missing class?

Wisconsin's public school headcounts dropped 23,000 students from September 2019 and September 2020. Are some of them missing school?

Teachers union calls for special meeting as MPS return looms

With only a few days before the youngest MPS students return, the union said there are some important questions left unanswered.

Milwaukee Public Schools to get nearly $800M in relief aid
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The state of Wisconsin is set to receive more than $2 billion in federal aid for school districts, with more than a third of it going to Milwaukee Public Schools.

Milwaukee Public Schools to get nearly $800M in relief aid

The state of Wisconsin is set to receive more than $2 billion in federal aid for school districts, with more than a third of it going to Milwaukee Public Schools.

Spring election: Conservatives ousted some school board incumbents
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What do the spring election results say about 2022? Despite the progressive win in the state superintendent race, conservatives did oust some incumbent school board members.

Car lot tied to death of MU dean has a dozen unlicensed drivers
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The death of a Marquette administrator leads to criminal charges against a used car salesman with a suspended driver's license. Now, a FOX6 investigation finds the car lot that hired him employs at least a dozen others who are not allowed to drive the cars they sell.

Jill Underly elected Wisconsin state superintendent, defeating Deb Kerr

Jill Underly rode support from the state teachers’ union and an overwhelming financial advantage, fueled by the Democratic Party, to win election Tuesday as Wisconsin superintendent of schools, defeating Republican-backed Deb Kerr.

MPS: 59% of those surveyed opt for return to classroom
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MPS classrooms are limited to between 15 and 18 students upon return. Those who declined, or did not complete the survey, will stay virtual.

MPS: 59% of those surveyed opt for return to classroom

MPS classrooms are limited to between 15 and 18 students upon return. Those who declined, or did not complete the survey, will stay virtual.

Elmbrook School District emphasizes off-site health care access

Elmbrook's Family Wellness Center is a fully functioning clinic that provides primary and preventative care -- and most importantly rapid COVID-19 testing.

GOP lawmakers quiz Wisconsin school chief over coronavirus, aid

Republicans who control the Legislature's budget committee questioned the state superintendent of schools about when schools will fully reopen to all students in person.

CDC: Schools do not need daily disinfection to prevent COVID spread

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is no longer recommending daily disinfection of schools to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

MPS basketball community forms league of its own
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More than a year later, Milwaukee Public Schools athletes will finally see some competition as sports return for a spring season but that did not account for the rescheduling of any winter sports.

'City on the Floor:' MPS basketball community forms league of its own

More than a year later, Milwaukee Public Schools athletes will finally see some competition as sports return for a spring season but that did not account for the rescheduling of any winter sports. However, the MPS basketball community was able to form a league of its own.

Brewers partner with AmFam to help 'Fearless Dreamers' in Milwaukee

As each crack of the bat reinforces a player's dreams, the Brewers encourage Milwaukee students to knock theirs out of the park. 

Officials: COVID-19 cases rising among kids in Milwaukee County
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While it's difficult to pinpoint the cause, one health official said the return of school spring springs and spring break may be playing a role.