Menomonee Falls parents warned of 'potentially inappropriate' communication between school staffer, student
FOX6 News reached out to the district for an interview about the situation -- but were told it is now a police matter.
FOX6 News reached out to the district for an interview about the situation -- but were told it is now a police matter.
'They want to give it a shot:' In-person learning means changes on the bus for students in Muskego
Part of the Muskego-Norway School District, Shari Engstrom said administrators gave students the option to attend class this fall in the traditional sense or from home. For those returning to the classroom, there will be changes on the bus.
Part of the Muskego-Norway School District, Shari Engstrom said administrators gave students the option to attend class this fall in the traditional sense or from home. For those returning to the classroom, there will be changes on the bus.
'A few glitches:' MPS students, teachers navigate first day of new school year
Right now, MPS families will be dealing with the virtual model for the foreseeable future. The district says it'll move on to the next phase when guidance from state and local health officials show that it's safe.
Right now, MPS families will be dealing with the virtual model for the foreseeable future. The district says it'll move on to the next phase when guidance from state and local health officials show that it's safe.
Quarantine requirements may delay children's return to in-person school amid COVID-19 pandemic
As states around the country require visitors from areas with high rates of coronavirus infections to quarantine upon arrival, children taking end-of-summer vacations to hot spots are facing the possibility of being forced to skip the start of in-person learning at their schools.
As states around the country require visitors from areas with high rates of coronavirus infections to quarantine upon arrival, children taking end-of-summer vacations to hot spots are facing the possibility of being forced to skip the start of in-person learning at their schools.
Psychotherapist offers guidance for parents as school year begins
A psychotherapist says the challenges and uncertainty this fall may have an impact on students' mental health.
A psychotherapist says the challenges and uncertainty this fall may have an impact on students' mental health.
DNC organizers donate 75 Macbook Airs, monitors, accessories to MPS
The release noted these donations "reflect an ongoing engagement between the convention and Milwaukee Public Schools" forged last fall.
The release noted these donations "reflect an ongoing engagement between the convention and Milwaukee Public Schools" forged last fall.
'Teaching kids resiliency:' Psychotherapist offers guidance for parents as school year begins
A psychotherapist says the challenges and uncertainty this fall may have an impact on students' mental health.
A psychotherapist says the challenges and uncertainty this fall may have an impact on students' mental health.
'I have a lot of optimism:' Students return to Carroll University, COVID-19 safety measures taken
Students at Carroll University were welcomed back this week, and the university has new guidelines in place to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Students at Carroll University were welcomed back this week, and the university has new guidelines in place to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
'Be vocal:' Wisconsin Policy Forum discusses child care, education concerns as schools prepare to resume
The Wisconsin Policy Forum on Friday held a discussion of child care concerns, something that is expected to become a challenge for families when schools resume instruction.
The Wisconsin Policy Forum on Friday held a discussion of child care concerns, something that is expected to become a challenge for families when schools resume instruction.
'Mitigate spread:' Milwaukee Health Department issues guidance for reopening schools
Officials with the Milwaukee Health Department on Friday, Aug. 14 released more guidance for reopening schools in the fall, applying to all schools within the city's boundaries.
Officials with the Milwaukee Health Department on Friday, Aug. 14 released more guidance for reopening schools in the fall, applying to all schools within the city's boundaries.
California school in violation of health order ordered to close
News reports showed students gathered in groups at the school for the first day of the new school year without practicing social distancing or wearing masks.
News reports showed students gathered in groups at the school for the first day of the new school year without practicing social distancing or wearing masks.
Oak Creek-Franklin schools to begin 2020-21 year virtually; return to in-person learning possible
The Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District's school board on Thursday voted to begin the upcoming year with virtual learning, adopting a phased approach to reopening.
The Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District's school board on Thursday voted to begin the upcoming year with virtual learning, adopting a phased approach to reopening.
Feds say Yale discriminates against Asian, White applicants
A Justice Department investigation finds that Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law.
A Justice Department investigation finds that Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law.
School District of Waukesha votes to start school year using 'hybrid model'
After four and a half hours of debate, the School District of Waukesha's Board of Education is opting for a hybrid model for back to school this fall. Classes begin on Sept. 1.
After four and a half hours of debate, the School District of Waukesha's Board of Education is opting for a hybrid model for back to school this fall. Classes begin on Sept. 1.
Days after Waukesha County hit record for new COVID-19 cases, district votes on school reopening plan
A large group of parents called for a return to in-person learning for their children ahead of the critical vote.
A large group of parents called for a return to in-person learning for their children ahead of the critical vote.
Days after Waukesha County hit record for new cases, district votes on school reopening plan
A large group of parents called for a return to in-person learning for their children ahead of the critical vote.
A large group of parents called for a return to in-person learning for their children ahead of the critical vote.
'We're here to help:' Racine Unified School District offers students free meals for next 4 years
The Racine Unified School District will offer free lunch and breakfast to students for the next four years beginning Sept. 1.
The Racine Unified School District will offer free lunch and breakfast to students for the next four years beginning Sept. 1.
UW System administration announces layoffs, other cuts
University of Wisconsin System administration will lay off an untold number of employees over the next two years.
University of Wisconsin System administration will lay off an untold number of employees over the next two years.
Milwaukee Health Department issues guidance for reopening schools in fall
The guidance applies to all schools within the city's boundaries, and each school must have a plan approved by the health department before learning can begin.
The guidance applies to all schools within the city's boundaries, and each school must have a plan approved by the health department before learning can begin.
'Very misguided:' Milwaukee Lutheran High School Facebook post about BLM movement sparks backlash
Milwaukee Lutheran High School sparked a backlash with a Facebook post regarding the Black Lives Matter movement, prompting alumni to speak out.
Milwaukee Lutheran High School sparked a backlash with a Facebook post regarding the Black Lives Matter movement, prompting alumni to speak out.