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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ketamine helps Marquette student dealing with chronic pain
Ketamine helped a Marquette student dealing with chronic pain walk to receive her high school diploma. She hopes her story motivates others to seek answers -- even during the COVID pandemic.
Ketamine helped a Marquette student dealing with chronic pain walk to receive her high school diploma. She hopes her story motivates others to seek answers -- even during the COVID pandemic.
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 experts worry may be getting bigger amid the coronavirus.
Waterford UPSTART supports young learners in preparation for kindergarten and is also aimed at bringing the learning gap that experts worry may be getting bigger amid the coronavirus.
Ketamine helps Marquette student dealing with chronic pain
Ketamine helped a Marquette student dealing with chronic pain walk to receive her high school diploma. She hopes her story motivates others to seek answers, even during the coronavirus pandemic.
Ketamine helped a Marquette student dealing with chronic pain walk to receive her high school diploma. She hopes her story motivates others to seek answers, even during the coronavirus pandemic.
‘This is one thing our kids won’t lose this year’: School district gives virtual students snow day
A West Virginia school superintendent said she will not deprive her district’s students of the first snow day of the year, despite many children learning from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
A West Virginia school superintendent said she will not deprive her district’s students of the first snow day of the year, despite many children learning from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
MSOE students build free desks for those in need: 'Feels great'
The drive is a huge help academically and economically; each desk comes with a refurbished desktop computer from Digital Bridge.
The drive is a huge help academically and economically; each desk comes with a refurbished desktop computer from Digital Bridge.
Report: UW System schools are falling behind their peers
Freezing tuition at the University of Wisconsin without adding more state funding to offset the loss has contributed to the system falling behind its peers.
Freezing tuition at the University of Wisconsin without adding more state funding to offset the loss has contributed to the system falling behind its peers.
Wisconsin 1st year college students navigate virus anxiety
University of Wisconsin System campuses are wrapping up their first full semester amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
University of Wisconsin System campuses are wrapping up their first full semester amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
MATC holds virtual commencement; 800+ students graduate
Each student was asked to upload photos or video messages as part of the ceremony.
Each student was asked to upload photos or video messages as part of the ceremony.
Educators, families protest and petition for in-person learning
In several Wisconsin school districts, families and educators alike are making their voices heard when it comes to in-person versus online learning.
In several Wisconsin school districts, families and educators alike are making their voices heard when it comes to in-person versus online learning.
Gov. Evers hints Wisconsin schools should consider reopening
Wisconsin's Democratic governor and former state schools superintendent issued an order in March closing all schools as the coronavirus pandemic took hold.
Wisconsin's Democratic governor and former state schools superintendent issued an order in March closing all schools as the coronavirus pandemic took hold.
Amid COVID-19 pandemic, UWM basketball player interns at hospital
"I always planned to just be too busy to do an internship. Not having basketball was kind of like the perfect time that I could do that."
"I always planned to just be too busy to do an internship. Not having basketball was kind of like the perfect time that I could do that."
Milwaukee teacher among winners of Staples' #ThankATeacher contest
Over 3,000 entries were received by Staples for a chance to win a $5,000 Staples gift card.
Over 3,000 entries were received by Staples for a chance to win a $5,000 Staples gift card.
MATC to hold winter commencement virtually due to COVID-19
In a news release, MATC said it made the decision to go virtual to prioritize health and safety amid the COVID-19 crisis.
In a news release, MATC said it made the decision to go virtual to prioritize health and safety amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Surge of medical school applications amid COVID-19 pandemic dubbed ‘Fauci effect’
Applications for medical school have increased significantly amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with several organizations referring to the surge in interest in the profession as the “Fauci effect.”
Applications for medical school have increased significantly amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with several organizations referring to the surge in interest in the profession as the “Fauci effect.”
Raises of 2%, 2.5% requested for all 39K UW System employees
University of Wisconsin System officials are proposing all of its 39,000 employees receive pay raises of 2% and 2.5% over the next two fiscal years.
University of Wisconsin System officials are proposing all of its 39,000 employees receive pay raises of 2% and 2.5% over the next two fiscal years.
Super-spreader? Off-campus dance met with criticism in Union Grove
In a year of cancellations, the off-campus Homecoming dance was intended to be one night of normalcy.
In a year of cancellations, the off-campus Homecoming dance was intended to be one night of normalcy.