Students in Marquette's Schroeder Hall to quarantine for 2 weeks
In coordination with the Milwaukee Health Department, Marquette University officials directed residents of Schroeder Hall to quarantine for 14 days.
Burlington teacher's BLM curriculum leads to heated school board meeting
The Cooper Elementary School teacher recently presented the curriculum to her class addressing racism, recent protests and the Black Lives Matter movement.
New Berlin teen creates outdoor COVID classroom for Eagle Scout project
As COVID-19 creeps into schools, with 14 active investigations in Washington/Ozaukee Counties and 16 districts with active cases in Waukesha County, this was welcomed.
University of Wisconsin-Madison eliminates spring break
The University of Wisconsin-Madison decided Monday to eliminate spring break next semester in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
New Berlin teen creates outdoor COVID classroom for Eagle Scout project
As the coronavirus creeps into schools, with 14 active investigations in Washington and Ozaukee Counties and 16 districts with active cases in Waukesha County, this teenager's Eagle Scout project was welcomed.
Fires, hurricanes, COVID 'taking a toll' on 'tired' Red Cross volunteers
The president and CEO of the American Red Cross said volunteers are dedicated to fulfilling their mission every day, but COVID-19 has completely changed their protocol.
Cyber threat concerns grow as schools lean on virtual learning
With many school districts using distance learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns about cyber threats are growing.
College campuses nationwide becoming COVID-19 hotspots
Colleges and universities have emerged across the nation as the new coronavirus hot spots.
UW, Concordia deal with COVID-19 cases; adjust in dorms
Same virus, but a different scene at Concordia University. Two of the 10 people infected with COVID-19 are students in the residence halls.
UWM students brace for change as virus prompts changes at UW-Madison
Many students are already taking most of their classes online, but remain worried about how quickly things could change in a year already filled with the unexpected.
Michigan launches new plan offering free college to 625,000 essential workers
More than half-a-million Michigan workers who provided essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic have the opportunity to go to college without paying tuition.
Dad recreates sweet 'Toy Story' scene to send son, 4, back to school
A father in England recreated a famous scene from “Toy Story” to send his young son back to school, in a sweet photoshoot that has gone viral on social media.
Carthage retires athletic team names due to racial, gender concerns
Almost 3,000 Carthage stakeholders shared their feedback in a survey, and dozens more elaborated on their perspectives via email and an online form.
UW shifts to remote learning for 2 weeks, quarantines 2 residence halls
All in-person instruction will be paused from Sept. 10-25. The university also announced that a two-week quarantine will take effect for all residents of Sellery and Witte Residence Halls.
Teacher deaths amid COVID-19 pandemic raise alarms as new school year begins
Teachers in at least three states have died after bouts with the coronavirus since the dawn of the new school year.
Teen in custody after bomb threat against West Bend High Schools
West Bend police took a 16-year-old boy into custody early Wednesday morning, Sept. 9 in connection with a bomb threat posted on Snapchat.
High School teacher parodies 'Hamilton' to energize online classes
"What we all know is that choir isn't just singing. It's that community that kids want."
Carthage retires athletic team names due to racial, gender concerns
Almost 3,000 Carthage stakeholders shared their feedback in a survey, and dozens more elaborated on their perspectives via email and an online form.
YMCA of Greater Waukesha County learning pods underway to support remote learners
The YMCA of Greater Waukesha County has launched Y CLASS in-person learning pods at its Southwest (Greenfield) and Tri-County (Menomonee Falls) branches to assist students remote learning through their school district.
Gov. Evers welcomes students back to school with video message
Gov. Tony Evers shared a video message welcoming students back to school and thanking educators and staff for their good work to ensure a safe, quality education for every student.