Virtual field trips thanks to the Betty Brinn Children's Museum

Students in Menomonee Falls are exploring, learning about different cultures and going on adventures in real-time, all during a school day. 

Slinger district 'worried' about vaccine supply for teacher rollout

On March 1, Phase 1B of Wisconsin's COVID-19 vaccine rollout opens up to those in education, and some counties may not have enough supply to vaccinate school staff by then.

Wisconsin ranks 34th in the nation for FAFSA submission
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When you look at the number of people that lost their jobs as a result of COVID-19, either students or parents, that loss of income has a ripple effect. For so many, loans and grants help pay for education which can then spur a career.

Just 36% have submitted FAFSA; Wisconsin ranks 34th in the nation

Just 36% of high school seniors have submitted their FAFSA -- the Free Application for Financial Student Aid. Wisconsin ranks 34th nationwide according to the National College Attainment Network.

Milwaukee native part of NASA's Mars rover mission

A Milwaukee native and proud graduate of Riverside High School and UW-Milwaukee is excited to begin the work, working on the Perseverance mission.

Snow collapses roof, hinders Mount Pleasant school

From the outside, all looks normal at Sonnenberg School, but inside everything is covered in roof and soaked in water -- leaving dozens of kids without a place to go.

Carthage College picks Firebirds as new athletics name

After a thorough review by a college-wide task force, the board voted in August to retire the previous team names: Red Men and Lady Reds.

UW System Pres. pushes for in-person learning, while UW cases rise

As the president of the UW System announced he wants more students taught in person, a warning was sent out at UW-Madison about a significant increase in the number of COVID-19 cases.

MATC reopens Promise application window for HS Class of 2020

In response to stress on students brought on by the pandemic, MATC is reopening the application window for the MATC Promise for New High School Graduates.

Thompson wants 75% of fall UW classes in-person

University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson announced Thursday that he wants 75% of classes to be taught in-person this fall.

MATC evacuates 5 downtown buildings due to gas leak

We Energies was on campus at the time investigating a previous water main break and responded to the gas leak immediately.

WI superintendent candidate deletes account after tweet on slur

A white candidate to be Wisconsin's top education official deleted her Twitter account and apologized after posting a message that she had been called a racial slur for Black people.

Concordia student will give vaccine at 1st community-based clinic

When Wisconsin's first community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens at Blackhawk Technical College, a Concordia University student will be part of the team putting shots into arms.

In-person learning thanks to rapid COVID-19 testing

For some Milwaukee area schools, testing has helped allow students to return with the confidence they are safe.

UW Badger Precollege programs prepare young students for higher ed
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A?new college program at the University of Wisconsin is challenging curiosity and preparing students for the future;?aimed at giving young students exposure and pushing them to their potential during the coronavirus pandemic.

UW Badger Precollege programs prepare young students for higher ed

A new college program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is challenging curiosity and preparing students for the future; aimed at giving young students exposure and pushing them to their potential during the coronavirus pandemic.