Wisconsin resources aid families in 'child care deserts'
Finding child care is an issue exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are resources available for those in need of assistance.
CPS promises changes to 30 schools named after slaveholders
Maurice Swinney, chief equity officer for CPS, said Chicago school officials are reviewing school names and changes will be made.
Newsom announces $2B incentive plan to reopen in-person learning at elementary schools
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $2 billion package of financial incentives to encourage a return to in-person classroom instruction for California elementary school students.
Kids get coronavirus at gatherings more often than school, study finds
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Student loan forgiveness: How it might unfold and who might benefit
Federal lawmakers have a plan to cancel student loan debt. And if they can’t get it passed in Congress, they say President-elect Biden could do it on his own through executive order.
Success or survival? UW-Madison's opening had ups and downs
UW-Madison junior Lauren Feigas predicted a “huge outbreak” when students returned for the fall semester.
Gonzaga continues to dominate Top 25 and Wisconsin placed 6th
It's hard to decide who has been more dominant in men's college basketball this season: Gonzaga or the Big Ten Conference.
Yoobi, Verizon classroom packs help bridge supply gap
The classroom packs full of learning essentials are provided to Verizon Innovative Learning Schools in Milwaukee.
Yoobi, Verizon classroom packs help bridge supply gap
The classroom packs full of learning essentials are provided to Verizon Innovative Learning Schools in Milwaukee.
Virtual tours of museums, more offer winter break escape
From coding camps to computer science projects, and from zoos to museums, resources are available to keep kids engaged and entertained.
Biden pledges tuition-free community college for all
Biden wrote in a tweet that a high school diploma is no longer enough for the occupational demands of the 21st Century.
MU professor shares cookie recipes with students as stress reliever
One professor at Marquette created a tradition to give students a way to take a break and enjoy something sweet.
UWM team develops process to test wastewater for COVID-19
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are part of a team doing statewide surveillance to look for early COVID-19 trends in Wisconsin communities.
Biden introduces Connecticut schools chief Miguel Cardona as education secretary pick
President-elect Joe Biden introduced Miguel Cardona as his pick for education secretary on Wednesday, saying Connecticut's education chief and life-long champion of public schools is the right pick to lead.
UW System eyes spring semester as pandemic progresses
As the fall semester wraps up, many students are looking ahead to more on-campus, in-person learning come spring.
Audit: UW System paid out $68.5M in student refunds
The University of Wisconsin System paid out nearly $70 million in coronavirus-related refunds to students last year, according to a report released Tuesday.
Dr. Miguel Cardona, Connecticut's schools chief, tapped as Biden's education secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen the education commissioner for Connecticut and a former public school teacher to serve as his education secretary.
Teacher of the Year: Former gang member becomes Missouri’s top educator
Darrion Cockrell joined a gang when he was 10 years old. Today, he’s keeping his students from going down a similar path.
UW leader pledges return to in-person learning this spring
A top official said Monday that University of Wisconsin System students will be allowed to return to campus for the spring semester and take more in-person courses.
Online program preps kids for kindergarten during pandemic
Waterford UPSTART supports young learners in preparation for kindergarten and is also aimed at bringing the learning gap that "might be getting bigger" amid COVID-19.