Heartache and hope: How COVID-19 shaped college essays of 2020
Not only did these seniors miss out on their last year of high school in person because of coronavirus, but many of their parents lost jobs, their summer plans were canceled and they ended up feeling lonely and depressed. Still, many students made the best of their situation.
Attendance 'down slightly' in MPS amid coronavirus
Traditional shopping habits have been shattered by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, one Milwaukee business is still set to have one of its best years yet.
COVID-19 and chronic truancy: Attendance 'down slightly' in MPS
With schools closed during the coronavirus pandemic, concern grows that kids are shutting the door on their education.
Coalition: Burlington schools' anti-racism policies not enough
The new policies reject racism of any kind on school grounds or at school-sponsored events. A community coalition says this is not enough to ensure change.
U.S. students falling behind in math during pandemic, study shows
The analysis of data from nearly 4.4 million U.S. students in grades 3-8 represents one of the first significant measures of the pandemic’s impacts on learning.
Students at USM, UWM tested for the coronavirus after Thanksgiving break
On both campuses, if a student receives positive rapid and PCR tests, they'll be asked to isolate.?
NYC to reopen schools, even as virus spread intensifies
New York City will reopen its school system to in-person learning, and increase the number of days a week many children attend class, even as the coronavirus pandemic intensifies.
UWM pauses hoops due to positive COVID-19 test
The UW-Milwaukee men's basketball team will cancel the MKE Classic on Nov. 27 and Nov. 29 due to a positive COVID-19 test in their Tier 1 group.
Marquette University police investigate armed robbery near 23rd and Wells
The Marquette University Police Department is warning students to be alert — after an armed robbery in downtown Milwaukee near campus.
Teachers unions across US demand stop to in-person learning amid rising coronavirus cases
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
Kenosha Unified School District will switch to virtual learning Nov. 30
The Kenosha Unified School District has voted to switch classes to all-virtual learning after Thanksgiving.
Group eyes legal options amid Racine order to stop in-person learning
School choice advocates are eyeing legal options following the Racine health officer's announcement that schools will close to all in-person learning.
Schumer calls on Biden to cancel student loan debt with executive order
Schumer presses Biden to adopt FDR-style agenda during first 100 days in office.
State unveils $3M in grants to help schools teach remotely
The Department of Administration (DOA) announced $3 million is now available to eligible school districts and libraries through grants.
UW-Milwaukee to shift classes online after Thanksgiving
Those who return to one of the few in-person classes will be required to have two negative COVID-19 tests.
Meijer pitches in to help teachers in need amid COVID-19 pandemic
Finding funds for school needs is a challenge and the pandemic has added to the burden. Now, one business is doing what it can to lighten the load.
U.S. schools abandon classes, states retreat as virus surges
School systems in Detroit, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and suburban Minneapolis are giving up on in-person classes, and some governors are reimposing restrictions on bars and restaurants or getting more serious about masks.
Restrictions for UWM students in place after Thanksgiving break
To help curb the spread of COVID-19, UWM students will have to pass two COVID-19 tests before returning to class after Thanksgiving break.
Hybrid learning for rest of semester for some Waukesha students
More than a dozen community members -- parents, teachers and even one student -- addressed the issue before the Board of Education.
'Not as good as in-person:' Day in the life of a virtual teacher
Maureen McCourt, an ELA teacher at St. Josaphat Parish School offered a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of teaching amid a pandemic.