Russell Wilson, Ciara fund charter school in Seattle area

Through their Why Not You Foundation, Russ and Ciara are contributing about $1.75 million to rebrand an existing charter program known as Cascade Midway Academy, just south of Seattle.

New mural going up at Marquette University promotes inclusivity

A new mural is going up on Marquette University's campus. Students were involved in selecting the piece and the artist.

Milwaukee Public Schools adds hours to Stop, Grab & Go

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27 that it is adding hours for students and families to pick up meals at Stop, Grab & Go locations.

Milwaukee superintendent says 'students are actually learning' virtually

FOX6 News wanted how many schools across the state are utilizing virtual vs. in-person learning, but the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction said schools aren't required by law to report that information, so there's no easy way to track it.

Three more Milwaukee schools' COVID-19 safety plans approved

More information on the Milwaukee Health Department's COVID-19 guidelines and plans can be found on the department's website.

Waukesha South sees COVID-19 outbreak; 100+ students in quarantine

The spike comes as the school district moved to a new hybrid model on Monday, Oct. 19 for high school students.  Mondays are virtual learning days, while the remaining four days during the week are in-person.  

'Blessings in a Backpack' bring nutrition to Waukesha Co. children

A Waukesha County organization is trying to reach kids to provide them with nutrients to help grow and learn during the pandemic.

School leaders face challenges in assessing students' progress

Testing has become a challenge to school leaders trying to work through the COVID-19 pandemic. This, as districts are going both in-person and virtual.

Mother files lawsuit after 7-year-old son with autism handcuffed for almost 40 minutes

A North Carolina mother is filing a lawsuit against her son’s school after a former resource officer restrained her child, who suffers from autism, for nearly 40 minutes.

COVID-19 risk moves Oak Creek-Franklin schools to remote learning

For those who woke up to the news on Friday morning, the significant changes for public school students would come in less than 72 hours.

COVID-19 safety plans approved for 5 more Milwaukee schools

K-12 schools in Milwaukee with approved safety plans will be allowed to engage in non-virtual learning options -- such as in-person or hybrid instruction -- as long as the plan is followed.

Racine schools to continue remote learning; virus risk 'very high'

The district described the risk of COVID-19 in Racine County as "very high" -- a key factor in the decision not to bring students back.

Oak Creek-Franklin schools pivot to all-remote learning

The decision came following a school board meeting, the district citing a "critical" COVID-19 disease burden in the area according to a Medical College of Wisconsin update.

Wisconsin public schools enrollment drop adds to virus woes

Wisconsin education officials said Thursday that enrollment at public schools in the state has dropped by 3% this year, adding more misery to funding problems created by the coronavirus.

Wilson Elementary in Mequon will shift to distance learning next week

The Mequon-Thiensville School District we will temporarily transition all on-campus learners at Wilson Elementary School to distance learning.

Cleaning for coronavirus in schools
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FOX6 News took a sampling of public and private schools across southeast Wisconsin and asked them to provide us a list of products used to clean their schools for the coronavirus.

Northwestern Mutual donation to bridge gap for students
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To help boost success and drive sustainable change, Northwestern Mutual is donating two and a half million dollars to schools, nonprofits and programming in the city of Milwaukee.