Menomonee Falls schools' get air filter system to combat virus

The system is a game-changer for indoor air quality. Fechter said the system increases filtration efficiency to around 97% -- compared to about 12% without.

Racine school earns national award for closing achievement gap

A Racine elementary school earns national honors after closing an achievement gap in standardized test scores. 

Mark Wahlberg donates 1.3 million masks to U.S. schools, including Florida

He also recorded a social media message thanking essential workers and teachers for the work they’ve done as the world combats COVID-19.

Racine schools face budget, operational changes amid pandemic

The district is still accepting public comment on the budget before preparing a final version later this month.

Waukesha HS students soon to have in-person learning 4 days a week

The School District of Waukesha announced that it will be moving ahead with a plan to have high school students in class four days a week.

Teachers unions call on state to order all schools to go virtual

Representatives of teachers unions are calling state officials to order all K-12 schools, colleges, and universities to move to virtual instruction.

Get out, enjoy a 'Storywalk' at Drexel Town Square in Oak Creek

It is a little bit of reading, a little bit of exercise, and a lot of fun. But you need to do it before the weather gets too cold!

CDC: COVID-19 cases among young adults increased in US by 55% in 1 month

A study conducted from data collected by the CDC found that COVID-19 cases among people aged 18-22 increased 55% in just one month.

MPS offers no-contact 'Head Start' registration, enrollment down

The district's Head Start program, normally in 35 different sites across Milwaukee, is now remote. Williams said enrollment needs a boost.

Records: Failed UW president search costs about $216,000

A failed search for a person to lead the University of Wisconsin System has cost taxpayers about $216,000.

US to ship millions of tests in push to reopen K-12 schools

The federal government will begin distributing millions of coronavirus tests to states this week and urging governors to use them to reopen schools.

Milwaukee group’s hotspots bridge digital divide
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City Forward Collective is providing mobile hotspot devices with internet service plans to 30 schools.

Marquette students quarantine after residence hall case cluster

Two weeks ago at Marquette's Schroeder Hall, another cluster of cases was reported and students there were placed under quarantine.

Residents of Marquette's Cobeen Hall directed to quarantine

Due to the quarantine, students are advised against leaving the building for classes or any other non-medical reason.

Milwaukee Health Dept. approves 3 more COVID-19 school safety plans

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.