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.
UW Health offers tips to parents with kids returning to school: 'There is not a one size fits all solution'
UW Health offered tips for parents to stay safe as their children go back to school or leave for college.
UW Health offered tips for parents to stay safe as their children go back to school or leave for college.
Amid ventilation worries, schools mull outdoor classes during coronavirus pandemic
Concerns about school infrastructure are adding momentum to plans in some districts, even in colder climates, to take classes outdoors for the sake of student and teacher health.
Concerns about school infrastructure are adding momentum to plans in some districts, even in colder climates, to take classes outdoors for the sake of student and teacher health.
School district says no pajamas for online classes
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
'Our neighbors are struggling:' Milwaukee church hosts supply drive for nearby preparatory academy
While school will look a little different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic -- supplies are still necessary, and a Milwaukee church is stepping up to help a neighbor.
While school will look a little different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic -- supplies are still necessary, and a Milwaukee church is stepping up to help a neighbor.
No parties, no trips: Colleges set COVID-19 rules for fall
Outbreaks involving fraternities have already been reported at some schools, including the University of Southern California, the University of Washington and the University of Mississippi. The University of California at Berkeley recently decided to begin the fall semester with fully remote instruction after a local flare-up of cases linked to fraternity parties.
Outbreaks involving fraternities have already been reported at some schools, including the University of Southern California, the University of Washington and the University of Mississippi. The University of California at Berkeley recently decided to begin the fall semester with fully remote instruction after a local flare-up of cases linked to fraternity parties.
US schools face big virus test as students return to classroom
As educators prepare to welcome back students in time for classes, the ability of schools to quickly contain potential coronavirus outbreaks will put districts to the test.
As educators prepare to welcome back students in time for classes, the ability of schools to quickly contain potential coronavirus outbreaks will put districts to the test.
The Salvation Army joins forces with Walmart to 'Stuff the Bus' for kids in need
Friday kicks off the Salvation Army's Stuff the Bus campaign. The idea is that as people do their back to school shopping at Walmart, they may grab something extra.
Friday kicks off the Salvation Army's Stuff the Bus campaign. The idea is that as people do their back to school shopping at Walmart, they may grab something extra.
Kenosha Unified School District to ensure all students have computers in time for fall classes
The Kenosha Unified School District plans to ensure that all students have a computer in time to start remote learning for the 2020-21 school year.
The Kenosha Unified School District plans to ensure that all students have a computer in time to start remote learning for the 2020-21 school year.
Gov. Evers announces $32 million for COVID-19 testing at UW System campuses
State funding will help purchase COVID-19 276,000 tests, 246,000 of which will be allocated to campuses and 30,000 of which will be held in reserve by UW System for peaks or shortfalls.
State funding will help purchase COVID-19 276,000 tests, 246,000 of which will be allocated to campuses and 30,000 of which will be held in reserve by UW System for peaks or shortfalls.
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, Long Island University to launch new school for music, sports and entertainment
Roc Nation, an entertainment company founded and helmed by Jay-Z, is partnering with Long Island University in Brooklyn to launch the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment.
Roc Nation, an entertainment company founded and helmed by Jay-Z, is partnering with Long Island University in Brooklyn to launch the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment.
Marquette to reopen campus with hybrid learning, limited residency in fall
Marquette University will open the fall semester with hybrid learning and limited on-campus living, part of its COVID-19 response.
Marquette University will open the fall semester with hybrid learning and limited on-campus living, part of its COVID-19 response.
'Anxious and uncertain:' Questions, concerns persist as schools prep for fall return
As fall approaches, some education leaders are still wondering if enough can be done to protect students and staff should schools' doors reopen.
As fall approaches, some education leaders are still wondering if enough can be done to protect students and staff should schools' doors reopen.
Sheboygan Area School District will start school year using 'hybrid model'
The Sheboygan Area School District plans to reopen schools in fall 2020 under the hybrid model.
The Sheboygan Area School District plans to reopen schools in fall 2020 under the hybrid model.
MPS Welcome Week begins: Incoming 9th grade students participate in Freshman Bridge
Material pickup for all grades will continue throughout the week -- and virtual learning begins on Aug. 17.
Material pickup for all grades will continue throughout the week -- and virtual learning begins on Aug. 17.
After Trump administration rescinds rule, concerns remain for international students
The Trump administration rescinded a rule that would have forced international students to leave the country or transfer schools if all classes were done virtually amid the coronavirus pandemic, but concerns remain for international students in Milwaukee and beyond.
The Trump administration rescinded a rule that would have forced international students to leave the country or transfer schools if all classes were done virtually amid the coronavirus pandemic, but concerns remain for international students in Milwaukee and beyond.
After Trump administration rescinds in-person requirement, concerns remain for international students
The Trump administration rescinded a rule that would have forced international students to leave the country or transfer schools if all classes were done virtually amid the coronavirus pandemic, but concerns remain for international students in Milwaukee and beyond.
The Trump administration rescinded a rule that would have forced international students to leave the country or transfer schools if all classes were done virtually amid the coronavirus pandemic, but concerns remain for international students in Milwaukee and beyond.
Racine Unified School District students to start year remotely, school board confirms plan
The Racine Unified School District will begin the 2020 school year with remote learning due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Racine Unified School District will begin the 2020 school year with remote learning due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Natural Light is offering a mobile-dorm for 1 college student to enjoy ‘freedoms of college’ from home
Natural Light is giving one college student a mobile dorm unit with a flat-screen TV, gaming system, WiFi and, of course, a semester’s worth of Natty Light beer.
Natural Light is giving one college student a mobile dorm unit with a flat-screen TV, gaming system, WiFi and, of course, a semester’s worth of Natty Light beer.
Cedarburg school board votes to require masks after seniors launched petition
In a 5-1 vote, the Cedarburg School District board on Wednesday, July 29 passed a mask requirement for both teachers and students as part of its reopening plan.
In a 5-1 vote, the Cedarburg School District board on Wednesday, July 29 passed a mask requirement for both teachers and students as part of its reopening plan.