MPS teachers 'personalize' e-learning, finalize outdoor classroom

Staff at Milwaukee Public Schools' Clement Avenue School are working to tailor virtual learning to each student while an outdoor classroom is finalized amid COVID.

Some Golden Eagles head home; 3% of 373 sophomores have COVID

On Monday night, residents of Marquette's Schroeder Hall were told to quarantine for 14 days amid a COVID-19 outbreak.

School leader: B1G football on hold until questions answered

Big Ten football will remain on hold until there are answers to questions about COVID-19 testing and tracing.

MPS Foundation's #ConnectMilwaukee campaign enters Phase II

The MPS Foundation is launching Phase 2 of the #ConnectMilwaukee campaign which focuses on additional technical support for MPS students and staff.

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
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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.

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
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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.

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.