COVID-19 safety plans approved for 5 more Milwaukee schools
K-12 schools in Milwaukee with approved safety plans will be allowed to engage in non-virtual learning options -- such as in-person or hybrid instruction -- as long as the plan is followed.
K-12 schools in Milwaukee with approved safety plans will be allowed to engage in non-virtual learning options -- such as in-person or hybrid instruction -- as long as the plan is followed.
Racine schools to continue remote learning; virus risk 'very high'
The district described the risk of COVID-19 in Racine County as "very high" -- a key factor in the decision not to bring students back.
The district described the risk of COVID-19 in Racine County as "very high" -- a key factor in the decision not to bring students back.
Oak Creek-Franklin schools pivot to all-remote learning
The decision came following a school board meeting, the district citing a "critical" COVID-19 disease burden in the area according to a Medical College of Wisconsin update.
The decision came following a school board meeting, the district citing a "critical" COVID-19 disease burden in the area according to a Medical College of Wisconsin update.
Wisconsin public schools enrollment drop adds to virus woes
Wisconsin education officials said Thursday that enrollment at public schools in the state has dropped by 3% this year, adding more misery to funding problems created by the coronavirus.
Wisconsin education officials said Thursday that enrollment at public schools in the state has dropped by 3% this year, adding more misery to funding problems created by the coronavirus.
Wilson Elementary in Mequon will shift to distance learning next week
The Mequon-Thiensville School District we will temporarily transition all on-campus learners at Wilson Elementary School to distance learning.
The Mequon-Thiensville School District we will temporarily transition all on-campus learners at Wilson Elementary School to distance learning.
Cleaning for coronavirus in schools
FOX6 News took a sampling of public and private schools across southeast Wisconsin and asked them to provide us a list of products used to clean their schools for the coronavirus.
FOX6 News took a sampling of public and private schools across southeast Wisconsin and asked them to provide us a list of products used to clean their schools for the coronavirus.
Racine teachers group calls for continued virtual learning
Record-breaking coronavirus cases have caused major concern for a group of Racine teachers.
Record-breaking coronavirus cases have caused major concern for a group of Racine teachers.
Northwestern Mutual donation to bridge gap for students
To help boost success and drive sustainable change, Northwestern Mutual is donating two and a half million dollars to schools, nonprofits and programming in the city of Milwaukee.
To help boost success and drive sustainable change, Northwestern Mutual is donating two and a half million dollars to schools, nonprofits and programming in the city of Milwaukee.
Northwestern Mutual donation to bridge gap for low-income students
To help boost students' success and drive sustainable change, Northwestern Mutual is donating $2.5 million to schools, nonprofits and programming in the city of Milwaukee.
To help boost students' success and drive sustainable change, Northwestern Mutual is donating $2.5 million to schools, nonprofits and programming in the city of Milwaukee.
'Listen. Act. Unite': 'Sesame Street' tackles racism in Zoom-like TV special
“Sesame Street” has always pressed for inclusion. Now in the wake of the national reckoning on race, it’s going further — teaching children to stand up against racism. Sesame Workshop — the nonprofit, educational organization behind “Sesame Street” — will air the half-hour anti-racist special “The Power of We” and hopes families will watch together.
“Sesame Street” has always pressed for inclusion. Now in the wake of the national reckoning on race, it’s going further — teaching children to stand up against racism. Sesame Workshop — the nonprofit, educational organization behind “Sesame Street” — will air the half-hour anti-racist special “The Power of We” and hopes families will watch together.
COVID-19 safety plans now approved for 49 Milwaukee schools
The Milwaukee Health Department has received 59 complete plans to date, and will continue reviewing and approving plans, prioritized by open date. The health department will continue providing weekly updates on schools' approval on Fridays.
The Milwaukee Health Department has received 59 complete plans to date, and will continue reviewing and approving plans, prioritized by open date. The health department will continue providing weekly updates on schools' approval on Fridays.
MPS receives donation of school supplies for homeless students
Milwaukee Public Schools announced the donation of 4,000 backpacks, courtesy of Educators Credit Union.
Milwaukee Public Schools announced the donation of 4,000 backpacks, courtesy of Educators Credit Union.
Distance learning brings glitchy connections, cramped quarters, more time with family
Sure it's nice to sleep in and do math problems in comfy clothes. But there are a host of other problems, like a lack of technology and even textbooks making virtual learning more difficult, especially for those at the lower end of the socioeconomic rung.
Sure it's nice to sleep in and do math problems in comfy clothes. But there are a host of other problems, like a lack of technology and even textbooks making virtual learning more difficult, especially for those at the lower end of the socioeconomic rung.
Campaign aimed at recruitment amid teacher shortage
Teachers in Milwaukee are sharing their stories in a new campaign called Why They Teach, aimed at boosting recruitment amid a state and nationwide shortage.
Teachers in Milwaukee are sharing their stories in a new campaign called Why They Teach, aimed at boosting recruitment amid a state and nationwide shortage.
MPS launches campaign to keep student-athletes engaged, active
While many school districts have athletes back on the filed -- sports is still on hold for Milwaukee Public Schools.
While many school districts have athletes back on the filed -- sports is still on hold for Milwaukee Public Schools.
'Why They Teach:' Campaign to boost recruitment amid shortage
Teachers in Milwaukee are sharing their stories in a new campaign called "Why They Teach," aimed at boosting recruitment amid a state and nationwide shortage.
Teachers in Milwaukee are sharing their stories in a new campaign called "Why They Teach," aimed at boosting recruitment amid a state and nationwide shortage.
Mom says son with Down syndrome is being isolated from peers
While Timmy may not be able to wear his mask, his mother says she presented the school with other safety options.
While Timmy may not be able to wear his mask, his mother says she presented the school with other safety options.
12-year-old college student, planning to major in aerospace engineering
12-year-old Caleb Anderson is a sophomore at Chattahoochee Technical College. He's expected to graduate college by 14.He said he wants to be an astronaut.
12-year-old Caleb Anderson is a sophomore at Chattahoochee Technical College. He's expected to graduate college by 14.He said he wants to be an astronaut.
1 in 4 young Asian Americans experienced anti-Asian hate amid COVID-19
A study conducted by the Stop Asian-American Pacific Islander Hate Youth Campaign found that 1 in 4 young Asian Americans have personally experienced anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A study conducted by the Stop Asian-American Pacific Islander Hate Youth Campaign found that 1 in 4 young Asian Americans have personally experienced anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
70% of students feel behind in school, report suggests otherwise
Students feel that they are falling behind in their virtual studies, but a new report says otherwise.
Students feel that they are falling behind in their virtual studies, but a new report says otherwise.