UW, Concordia deal with COVID-19 cases; adjust in dorms

Same virus, but a different scene at Concordia University. Two of the 10 people infected with COVID-19 are students in the residence halls.

UWM students brace for change as virus prompts changes at UW-Madison

Many students are already taking most of their classes online, but remain worried about how quickly things could change in a year already filled with the unexpected.

Michigan launches new plan offering free college to 625,000 essential workers

More than half-a-million Michigan workers who provided essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic have the opportunity to go to college without paying tuition. 

Dad recreates sweet 'Toy Story' scene to send son, 4, back to school

A father in England recreated a famous scene from “Toy Story” to send his young son back to school, in a sweet photoshoot that has gone viral on social media.

Carthage retires athletic team names due to racial, gender concerns
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Almost 3,000 Carthage stakeholders shared their feedback in a survey, and dozens more elaborated on their perspectives via email and an online form.

UW shifts to remote learning for 2 weeks, quarantines 2 residence halls

All in-person instruction will be paused from Sept. 10-25. The university also announced that a two-week quarantine will take effect for all residents of Sellery and Witte Residence Halls.

Teen in custody after bomb threat against West Bend High Schools

West Bend police took a 16-year-old boy into custody early Wednesday morning, Sept. 9 in connection with a bomb threat posted on Snapchat. 

Carthage retires athletic team names due to racial, gender concerns

Almost 3,000 Carthage stakeholders shared their feedback in a survey, and dozens more elaborated on their perspectives via email and an online form.

YMCA of Greater Waukesha County learning pods underway to support remote learners

The YMCA of Greater Waukesha County has launched Y CLASS in-person learning pods at its Southwest (Greenfield) and Tri-County (Menomonee Falls) branches to assist students remote learning through their school district.

Gov. Evers welcomes students back to school with video message

Gov. Tony Evers shared a video message welcoming students back to school and thanking educators and staff for their good work to ensure a safe, quality education for every student.

Carthage College students return amid pandemic, community challenges

"Given the challenges our community has been facing, it's a tremendous opportunity for them to do that, learn and grow in that experience."

'Can create traumas:' MPS teacher criticized for showing Blake video in class

The chair of Black Educators Caucus MKE said the conversation is an important one, but criticized the teacher for not giving parents a heads up.

FBI stresses online safety as virtually learning resumes for many

As more students head online for virtual learning, the importance of online safety for children and families has increased.

3 Carroll University students suspended, breached Code of Conduct
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Three Carroll University students are taking a semester off this year, but not by choice. They got suspended for throwing a party.