Educators, families protest and petition for in-person learning
In several Wisconsin school districts, families and educators alike are making their voices heard when it comes to in-person versus online learning.
In several Wisconsin school districts, families and educators alike are making their voices heard when it comes to in-person versus online learning.
Gov. Evers hints Wisconsin schools should consider reopening
Wisconsin's Democratic governor and former state schools superintendent issued an order in March closing all schools as the coronavirus pandemic took hold.
Wisconsin's Democratic governor and former state schools superintendent issued an order in March closing all schools as the coronavirus pandemic took hold.
Amid COVID-19 pandemic, UWM basketball player interns at hospital
"I always planned to just be too busy to do an internship. Not having basketball was kind of like the perfect time that I could do that."
"I always planned to just be too busy to do an internship. Not having basketball was kind of like the perfect time that I could do that."
Milwaukee teacher among winners of Staples' #ThankATeacher contest
Over 3,000 entries were received by Staples for a chance to win a $5,000 Staples gift card.
Over 3,000 entries were received by Staples for a chance to win a $5,000 Staples gift card.
MATC to hold winter commencement virtually due to COVID-19
In a news release, MATC said it made the decision to go virtual to prioritize health and safety amid the COVID-19 crisis.
In a news release, MATC said it made the decision to go virtual to prioritize health and safety amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Surge of medical school applications amid COVID-19 pandemic dubbed ‘Fauci effect’
Applications for medical school have increased significantly amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with several organizations referring to the surge in interest in the profession as the “Fauci effect.”
Applications for medical school have increased significantly amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with several organizations referring to the surge in interest in the profession as the “Fauci effect.”
Raises of 2%, 2.5% requested for all 39K UW System employees
University of Wisconsin System officials are proposing all of its 39,000 employees receive pay raises of 2% and 2.5% over the next two fiscal years.
University of Wisconsin System officials are proposing all of its 39,000 employees receive pay raises of 2% and 2.5% over the next two fiscal years.
Super-spreader? Off-campus dance met with criticism in Union Grove
In a year of cancellations, the off-campus Homecoming dance was intended to be one night of normalcy.
In a year of cancellations, the off-campus Homecoming dance was intended to be one night of normalcy.
US fully restores protections for DACA applicants
The Trump administration has fully restored the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for immigrants brought to the U.S. as young people, complying with a federal judge’s order.
The Trump administration has fully restored the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for immigrants brought to the U.S. as young people, complying with a federal judge’s order.
Mental health officials see 'rapid increase' in need for youth services
The Holton Youth and Family Center has partnered with Christian Family Solutions and the STRONG program to connect young people with mental health services.
The Holton Youth and Family Center has partnered with Christian Family Solutions and the STRONG program to connect young people with mental health services.
Trump administration suspends student federal loan payments through January
By extending payments by one month, the administration is effectively leaving it to the Biden administration or Congress to decide whether to provide longer-term relief to millions of student borrowers.
By extending payments by one month, the administration is effectively leaving it to the Biden administration or Congress to decide whether to provide longer-term relief to millions of student borrowers.
$1 million bail set in slaying of UW-Madison student
Bail has been set at $1 million for the man charged with killing University of Wisconsin-Madison student Brittany Zimmerman in 2008.
Bail has been set at $1 million for the man charged with killing University of Wisconsin-Madison student Brittany Zimmerman in 2008.
Heartache and hope: How COVID-19 shaped college essays of 2020
Not only did these seniors miss out on their last year of high school in person because of coronavirus, but many of their parents lost jobs, their summer plans were canceled and they ended up feeling lonely and depressed. Still, many students made the best of their situation.
Not only did these seniors miss out on their last year of high school in person because of coronavirus, but many of their parents lost jobs, their summer plans were canceled and they ended up feeling lonely and depressed. Still, many students made the best of their situation.
Attendance 'down slightly' in MPS amid coronavirus
Traditional shopping habits have been shattered by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, one Milwaukee business is still set to have one of its best years yet.
Traditional shopping habits have been shattered by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, one Milwaukee business is still set to have one of its best years yet.
COVID-19 and chronic truancy: Attendance 'down slightly' in MPS
With schools closed during the coronavirus pandemic, concern grows that kids are shutting the door on their education.
With schools closed during the coronavirus pandemic, concern grows that kids are shutting the door on their education.
Coalition: Burlington schools' anti-racism policies not enough
The new policies reject racism of any kind on school grounds or at school-sponsored events. A community coalition says this is not enough to ensure change.
The new policies reject racism of any kind on school grounds or at school-sponsored events. A community coalition says this is not enough to ensure change.
U.S. students falling behind in math during pandemic, study shows
The analysis of data from nearly 4.4 million U.S. students in grades 3-8 represents one of the first significant measures of the pandemic’s impacts on learning.
The analysis of data from nearly 4.4 million U.S. students in grades 3-8 represents one of the first significant measures of the pandemic’s impacts on learning.
Students at USM, UWM tested for the coronavirus after Thanksgiving break
On both campuses, if a student receives positive rapid and PCR tests, they'll be asked to isolate.?
On both campuses, if a student receives positive rapid and PCR tests, they'll be asked to isolate.?
NYC to reopen schools, even as virus spread intensifies
New York City will reopen its school system to in-person learning, and increase the number of days a week many children attend class, even as the coronavirus pandemic intensifies.
New York City will reopen its school system to in-person learning, and increase the number of days a week many children attend class, even as the coronavirus pandemic intensifies.
UWM pauses hoops due to positive COVID-19 test
The UW-Milwaukee men's basketball team will cancel the MKE Classic on Nov. 27 and Nov. 29 due to a positive COVID-19 test in their Tier 1 group.
The UW-Milwaukee men's basketball team will cancel the MKE Classic on Nov. 27 and Nov. 29 due to a positive COVID-19 test in their Tier 1 group.