UW-Madison expert debunks COVID-19 vaccine myths
Professor Ajay Sethi with the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health wants to clear up some misconceptions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.
Professor Ajay Sethi with the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health wants to clear up some misconceptions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.
MCTS announces winners of 1st Rosa Parks Tribute Scholarship
High school seniors in Milwaukee County who will attend a trade school, college or university were invited to submit a short essay, inspired by Parks' famous quote: "Each person must live their life as a model for others."
High school seniors in Milwaukee County who will attend a trade school, college or university were invited to submit a short essay, inspired by Parks' famous quote: "Each person must live their life as a model for others."
Democrats urge Biden to cancel up to $50k in student loan debt by executive action
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
7 face off in primary for Wisconsin's top education official
The race to be Wisconsin's top education official is wide open for the first time in a dozen years.
The race to be Wisconsin's top education official is wide open for the first time in a dozen years.
City of San Francisco sues its own school district to force classrooms to open
San Francisco becomes the first in the state — and possibly the entire country — to sue its own school district to force classroom doors open.
San Francisco becomes the first in the state — and possibly the entire country — to sue its own school district to force classroom doors open.
WI's school safety reporting system quickly hits 'over 1K contacts'
The SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT (SUSO) Resource Center a free, 24/7, one-stop place to report a school safety concern -- including mental health.
The SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT (SUSO) Resource Center a free, 24/7, one-stop place to report a school safety concern -- including mental health.
Catholic Schools Week celebrations modified amid pandemic
Normally, Catholic Schools Week events would be packed with pupils from other north shore Catholic schools. This year, it's being streamed virtually.
Normally, Catholic Schools Week events would be packed with pupils from other north shore Catholic schools. This year, it's being streamed virtually.
Teachers suspended after lesson asks: How to punish a slave?
Administrators at a Wisconsin middle school said Monday they have suspended teachers who were involved in an activity for sixth graders that included a question about how the students would punish slaves.
Administrators at a Wisconsin middle school said Monday they have suspended teachers who were involved in an activity for sixth graders that included a question about how the students would punish slaves.
Black History Month kicks off with inspiring campaign in SE WI
People of all ages, races, and economic backgrounds came together in the summer of 2020 to support the Black Lives Matter movement -- and demand change within Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). Months later, voices are still speaking up and embracing diversity.
People of all ages, races, and economic backgrounds came together in the summer of 2020 to support the Black Lives Matter movement -- and demand change within Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). Months later, voices are still speaking up and embracing diversity.
Black History Month kicks off with inspiring campaign in SE WI
As the nation kicks off Black History Month, there is a campaign taking place that is inspiring many in southeast Wisconsin.
As the nation kicks off Black History Month, there is a campaign taking place that is inspiring many in southeast Wisconsin.
St. John’s holds off Marquette 75-73
Justin Champagnie scored 22 points and Posh Alexander added 15 with six steals as St. John's held off Marquette 75-73 on Sunday.
Justin Champagnie scored 22 points and Posh Alexander added 15 with six steals as St. John's held off Marquette 75-73 on Sunday.
GiGi’s Playhouse offers virtual programs for those with special needs
While the doors to some area physical therapy providers for those with special needs remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the virtual world has opened up to fill the urgent void.
While the doors to some area physical therapy providers for those with special needs remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the virtual world has opened up to fill the urgent void.
GiGi's Playhouse offers virtual programs for those with special needs
While the doors to some area physical therapy providers for those with special needs remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the virtual world has opened up to fill the urgent void. Kids and young adults are benefiting from programs focusing on things like speech and motor skills.
While the doors to some area physical therapy providers for those with special needs remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the virtual world has opened up to fill the urgent void. Kids and young adults are benefiting from programs focusing on things like speech and motor skills.
MPS staff to get COVID-19 vaccine as district preps for return
While some MPS nursing staff members have received the vaccine, educators are in line for inoculations on March 1.
While some MPS nursing staff members have received the vaccine, educators are in line for inoculations on March 1.
MPS staff to get COVID-19 vaccine as district preps for return
While some MPS nursing staff members have received the vaccine, educators are in line for inoculations on March 1.
While some MPS nursing staff members have received the vaccine, educators are in line for inoculations on March 1.
Wisconsin schools release first data on restraining students
More than half of Wisconsin schools restrained or isolated students to control their behavior during the last school year, according to data released by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
More than half of Wisconsin schools restrained or isolated students to control their behavior during the last school year, according to data released by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Burk scores 26 to carry IUPUI over Milwaukee 73-68
In a Horizon League match up, the UWM Panthers narrowly lost to the IUPUI Jaguars, 73-68.
In a Horizon League match up, the UWM Panthers narrowly lost to the IUPUI Jaguars, 73-68.
MPS seeks to ID 300 students eligible for in-person learning soon
Milwaukee Public Schools is starting to tackle this weekend -- identifying the first 300 students who are eligible to return to in-person learning.
Milwaukee Public Schools is starting to tackle this weekend -- identifying the first 300 students who are eligible to return to in-person learning.
UW System to offer tuition credit for working vaccination sites
Students of the UW System nursing and pharmacy programs will be eligible for a $500 tuition credit if they work a minimum of 16 hours at a COVID-19 vaccination site.
Students of the UW System nursing and pharmacy programs will be eligible for a $500 tuition credit if they work a minimum of 16 hours at a COVID-19 vaccination site.
300 MPS students to go back to class and parents wonder 'how they'll pick'
Around 300 Milwaukee Public Schools' students will soon head back to class for the first time since March, but parents don't know yet who will get that opportunity.
Around 300 Milwaukee Public Schools' students will soon head back to class for the first time since March, but parents don't know yet who will get that opportunity.