Kindergarten enrollment lags since COVID-19 pandemic. Some parents don't see the point
For many families, kindergarten is no longer the assumed first step in a child’s formal education, another sign of the way the pandemic and online learning upended the U.S. school system.
Raymond School Board meeting; parents push for shakeup
At a meeting on Monday, Dec. 18, Racine County parents took the next step in ousting Raymond school board members.
WI tribes' free tuition, fees; UW to cover cost of undergraduate degree
The University of Wisconsin announced it will offer financial support to cover the cost of pursuing an undergraduate degree for residents who are enrolled members of federally recognized Wisconsin Indian tribes.
UWM commencement Dec. 17; award 2,000+ degrees
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will award more than 2,000 degrees at its 129th commencement on Sunday, Dec. 17.
House passes legislation to bring whole milk back to school cafeterias
If approved by the Senate, whole milk could be available on school menus for the first time in over a decade.
UWM armed sexual assault on campus, police investigate report
The UWM Police Department is investigating a reported on-campus armed sexual assault that took place Sunday in a wooded area along Edgewood.
Role of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs on UW campuses
'Diversity, equity and inclusion' has been the center of a funding fight between the state legislature and the Universities of Wisconsin, and you might be wondering what exactly the DEI division does on campus.
UW regents back GOP deal; funding in exchange diversity effort limits
The Universities of Wisconsin regents have approved an $800 million deal with Republican lawmakers for pay raises and building projects, in exchange to limit diversity positions.
Voucher school program; WI Supreme Court won't hear challenge lawsuit
The Wisconsin Supreme Court declined to hear a lawsuit brought by Democrats seeking to end the state's taxpayer-funded private school voucher program.
Kenosha school closures; parents react to district's vote
The Kenosha Unified School Board voted to close six schools Tuesday night. Now, parents are struggling to figure out next steps for their students.
6 Kenosha schools to close; expected to cut $8M of $15M budget deficit
The Kenosha Unified School Board voted Tuesday night, Dec. 12 to close down six schools.
Wisconsin research boat, missing for weeks, found in Michigan
A University of Wisconsin-Madison doctoral student's research boat has been found in another state after it went missing on Lake Michigan weeks ago.
Speaker Vos done negotiating over UW pay raises, diversity deal
Wisconsin's top Republican lawmaker said he is done negotiating with the Universities of Wisconsin over pay raises and a diversity position funding deal.
UPenn President Liz Magill and board chair resign following uproar over testimony on antisemitism
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill has resigned after days of uproar surrounding her testimony about antisemitic incidents that occurred on campus.
MPS Battle of the Drumlines at Rufus King: 'It was a big crowd'
The Milwaukee Public Schools "Battle of the Drumlines" at Rufus King High School put seven school groups to the test Saturday, Dec. 9.
UW regents reject Republican deal to reduce diversity positions
The regents of Universities of Wisconsin narrowly voted Saturday, Dec. 9, to reject a deal with Republican lawmakers.
UW reaches deal with Republicans, scales back diversity positions
Universities of Wisconsin officials announced they've agreed to freeze hiring for diversity positions, drop an affirmative action faculty hiring program at UW-Madison and create a position at the flagship campus focused on conservative thought.
Kenosha school closures; 'walk-in' Friday as district explores cuts
Students, staff and supporters of Kenosha's Lincoln Middle School protested the school board’s recommendation to close the school.
Biden admin approves $5 billion more in student loan relief: See who qualifies
The Biden administration is finding other ways to wipe out student loan debt after the Supreme Court struck down the president's plan for mass student loan cancellation.
UW pay raises; Speaker Robin Vos, UW officials disagree
The leader of the Wisconsin Senate said lawmakers are nearing a deal that would allow for pay raises for Universities of Wisconsin employees to take effect.