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.
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.
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.
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.
Maureen McCourt, an ELA teacher at St. Josaphat Parish School offered a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of teaching amid a pandemic.
2 elementary schools in Whitefish Bay temporarily switch to virtual learning
Students and staff at Cumberland and Richards Elementary Schools will transition temporarily to full virtual learning beginning Monday, Nov. 9.
Students and staff at Cumberland and Richards Elementary Schools will transition temporarily to full virtual learning beginning Monday, Nov. 9.
Navigating virtual learning with the Homeschool Expert
Homeschool Expert has been helping students — and parents — navigate the uncharted territory of virtual learning.
Homeschool Expert has been helping students — and parents — navigate the uncharted territory of virtual learning.
Navigating virtual learning with the Homeschool Expert
Anne Crossman is the CEO and founder of Homeschool Expert and has been supporting families during the pandemic.?
Anne Crossman is the CEO and founder of Homeschool Expert and has been supporting families during the pandemic.?
College students help elderly Milwaukee County residents
More than 400 volunteers will provide service at 100 homes in Milwaukee County as part of the effort.
More than 400 volunteers will provide service at 100 homes in Milwaukee County as part of the effort.
‘Professor FLOTUS’: Jill Biden will make history as first lady with full-time teaching job
Jill Biden has worked as a public school teacher for more than 20 years, earned two master’s degrees and then a doctorate in education. She continued teaching at a community college when her husband, Joe Biden, was vice president.
Jill Biden has worked as a public school teacher for more than 20 years, earned two master’s degrees and then a doctorate in education. She continued teaching at a community college when her husband, Joe Biden, was vice president.
Marquette reports record COVID-19 cases among students
The Milwaukee Health Department, as always, is working closely with colleges to monitor cases and mitigate further spread.
The Milwaukee Health Department, as always, is working closely with colleges to monitor cases and mitigate further spread.
University of Wisconsin enrollment drops nearly 2%
Enrollment at University of Wisconsin campuses across the state dropped nearly 2% overall.
Enrollment at University of Wisconsin campuses across the state dropped nearly 2% overall.
UW System to lead massive surge testing effort for Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin (UW) System campuses will serve as the first “surge testing” sites for a new rapid-results COVID-19 test.
University of Wisconsin (UW) System campuses will serve as the first “surge testing” sites for a new rapid-results COVID-19 test.
MPS offers free produce, cultural recipes to help local families
The lunch line is different these days for families in the Milwaukee Public Schools that remain virtual.
The lunch line is different these days for families in the Milwaukee Public Schools that remain virtual.
College Possible helps with higher ed
There's an organization dedicated to providing solutions and helping students and families prepare for college in the midst of a pandemic.
There's an organization dedicated to providing solutions and helping students and families prepare for college in the midst of a pandemic.
'It's super important:' College Possible helps with higher ed
There's an organization dedicated to providing solutions and helping students and families prepare for college in the midst of a pandemic.
There's an organization dedicated to providing solutions and helping students and families prepare for college in the midst of a pandemic.
St. Joan Antida HS celebrating the 65th year of Spaghetti with the Sisters
St. Joan Antida High School is celebrating the 65th year of its annual Spaghetti with the Sisters dinner.
St. Joan Antida High School is celebrating the 65th year of its annual Spaghetti with the Sisters dinner.
Pewaukee school takes classes outdoors to limit COVID-19 risk
At the Prairie Hill Waldorf School in Pewaukee, students are spending more time outdoors and one classroom is standing out.
At the Prairie Hill Waldorf School in Pewaukee, students are spending more time outdoors and one classroom is standing out.
77 'extremely anxious' Franklin teachers sign COVID-19 grievance
The teachers filed a grievance with the district over COVID-19 safety practices inside schools. The union says a meeting between teachers and the district has yet to happen.
The teachers filed a grievance with the district over COVID-19 safety practices inside schools. The union says a meeting between teachers and the district has yet to happen.
Nearly 1,000 Waukesha students in quarantine
A critical week for the School District of Waukesha as nearly 1,000 students are listed in quarantine as the coronavirus continues to disrupt the classroom.
A critical week for the School District of Waukesha as nearly 1,000 students are listed in quarantine as the coronavirus continues to disrupt the classroom.
Old Milwaukee schools to become affordable housing
The City of Milwaukee recently decided to move forward with Gorman's plans to turn the old high school into new, affordable family housing -- 64 one and two-bedroom apartments.
The City of Milwaukee recently decided to move forward with Gorman's plans to turn the old high school into new, affordable family housing -- 64 one and two-bedroom apartments.