Wisconsin budget proposal includes opportunity for 4K kindergarten
With a decline in 4K and 5K enrollment, a proposal from the Department of Public Instruction aims to meet the funding needs of schools while helping children achieve quality developmental experiences at an early age.
With a decline in 4K and 5K enrollment, a proposal from the Department of Public Instruction aims to meet the funding needs of schools while helping children achieve quality developmental experiences at an early age.
Wisconsin budget proposal includes opportunity for 4K kindergarten
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's request is part of the ask of nearly $850 million in new general aid to schools in the 2021-23 biennial budget.
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's request is part of the ask of nearly $850 million in new general aid to schools in the 2021-23 biennial budget.
Wisconsin COVID-19 relief bill about more than money
The bill would make $100 million available to help fight COVID-19. However, many of the 44 provisions in the bill have nothing to do with money.
The bill would make $100 million available to help fight COVID-19. However, many of the 44 provisions in the bill have nothing to do with money.
Biden plans to extend student loan payment pause ‘on day one,’ supports forgiving $10K in debt
President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team said he plans to extend a suspension of student loan payments due to financial hardships posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on “day one,” and he also favors forgiving $10,000 in student loan debt.
President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team said he plans to extend a suspension of student loan payments due to financial hardships posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on “day one,” and he also favors forgiving $10,000 in student loan debt.
Mental health awareness integrated in Milwaukee classrooms
This has been a tough year for students. There is so much stress both in and out of the classroom. However, some students are finding their best relief -- is inside their school.
This has been a tough year for students. There is so much stress both in and out of the classroom. However, some students are finding their best relief -- is inside their school.
UW Health: Donate convalescent plasma for COVID-19 treatment
UW Health announced that there remains a critical need for convalescent plasma donations to help patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19.
UW Health announced that there remains a critical need for convalescent plasma donations to help patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19.
UWM Alumni House sold for $1.8M, to be used as private residence
The UW System Board of Regents announced that a former private residence, recently known as the UWM Alumni House, has been sold for $1.8 million.
The UW System Board of Regents announced that a former private residence, recently known as the UWM Alumni House, has been sold for $1.8 million.
Carroll nursing professor dies from COVID-19 complications
When Carroll University students return to campus on Jan. 18, the beloved instructor will not be joining them.
When Carroll University students return to campus on Jan. 18, the beloved instructor will not be joining them.
Students paint Waukesha County snowplows, get educated on safety
The Waukesha County Public Works Department asked students in the Waukesha County School District to paint some snow plows.
The Waukesha County Public Works Department asked students in the Waukesha County School District to paint some snow plows.
MPS adds packaged supper meals at Stop, Grab, & Go meal sites
MPS will begin offering packaged supper meals along with breakfasts and lunches at 50 Stop, Grab, & Go sites.
MPS will begin offering packaged supper meals along with breakfasts and lunches at 50 Stop, Grab, & Go sites.
MPS students recognized for work in 1st virtual enrichment program
A pair of MPS students were recognized Sunday for their exceptional work in the district's first virtual summer enrichment program.
A pair of MPS students were recognized Sunday for their exceptional work in the district's first virtual summer enrichment program.
MPS students recognized for work in first virtual enrichment program
A pair of MPS students were recognized Sunday for their exceptional work in the district's first virtual summer enrichment program.
A pair of MPS students were recognized Sunday for their exceptional work in the district's first virtual summer enrichment program.
Wisconsin resources aid families in 'child care deserts'
Finding child care is an issue exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are resources available for those in need of assistance.
Finding child care is an issue exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are resources available for those in need of assistance.
CPS promises changes to 30 schools named after slaveholders
Maurice Swinney, chief equity officer for CPS, said Chicago school officials are reviewing school names and changes will be made.
Maurice Swinney, chief equity officer for CPS, said Chicago school officials are reviewing school names and changes will be made.
Newsom announces $2B incentive plan to reopen in-person learning at elementary schools
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $2 billion package of financial incentives to encourage a return to in-person classroom instruction for California elementary school students.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $2 billion package of financial incentives to encourage a return to in-person classroom instruction for California elementary school students.
Kids get coronavirus at gatherings more often than school, study finds
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Student loan forgiveness: How it might unfold and who might benefit
Federal lawmakers have a plan to cancel student loan debt. And if they can’t get it passed in Congress, they say President-elect Biden could do it on his own through executive order.
Federal lawmakers have a plan to cancel student loan debt. And if they can’t get it passed in Congress, they say President-elect Biden could do it on his own through executive order.
Success or survival? UW-Madison's opening had ups and downs
UW-Madison junior Lauren Feigas predicted a “huge outbreak” when students returned for the fall semester.
UW-Madison junior Lauren Feigas predicted a “huge outbreak” when students returned for the fall semester.
Gonzaga continues to dominate Top 25 and Wisconsin placed 6th
It's hard to decide who has been more dominant in men's college basketball this season: Gonzaga or the Big Ten Conference.
It's hard to decide who has been more dominant in men's college basketball this season: Gonzaga or the Big Ten Conference.
Yoobi, Verizon classroom packs help bridge supply gap
The classroom packs full of learning essentials are provided to Verizon Innovative Learning Schools in Milwaukee.
The classroom packs full of learning essentials are provided to Verizon Innovative Learning Schools in Milwaukee.