Marquette poll: Evers, Michels tied in race for governor
The latest Marquette University Law School poll was released on Wednesday, Nov. 2. It is the university's last poll before Election Day.
The latest Marquette University Law School poll was released on Wednesday, Nov. 2. It is the university's last poll before Election Day.
Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan temporarily blocked by US appeals court
President Biden's student loan forgiveness has been placed on hold temporarily as Republicans argue against the debt cancellation in court.
President Biden's student loan forgiveness has been placed on hold temporarily as Republicans argue against the debt cancellation in court.
Midterm elections, young voters record turnout possible, poll shows
Ahead of the Nov. 8 midterm elections, a new poll suggests a key group that often sits out could turn out in record numbers at the polls.
Ahead of the Nov. 8 midterm elections, a new poll suggests a key group that often sits out could turn out in record numbers at the polls.
Affirmative action in jeopardy after Supreme Court justices raise doubts
The survival of affirmative action in higher education appeared to be in serious trouble Monday at a conservative-dominated Supreme Court after hours of debate over vexing questions of race.
The survival of affirmative action in higher education appeared to be in serious trouble Monday at a conservative-dominated Supreme Court after hours of debate over vexing questions of race.
Biden administration relaxes rules for student debt forgiveness
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona called it a “monumental step" that will make it faster and simpler to get debt relief.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona called it a “monumental step" that will make it faster and simpler to get debt relief.
Hartland school board member's comment sparks controversy
The use of one word by a Hartland-Lakeside School Board member at a recent meeting is prompting lots of angry words from parents.
The use of one word by a Hartland-Lakeside School Board member at a recent meeting is prompting lots of angry words from parents.
Family sues Milwaukee Montessori School, claims discrimination
A family is suing Milwaukee Montessori School, claiming it discriminated against their son due to his disability. It isn't the first such lawsuit.
A family is suing Milwaukee Montessori School, claiming it discriminated against their son due to his disability. It isn't the first such lawsuit.
Family sues Milwaukee Montessori School, claims discrimination
A family is suing Milwaukee Montessori School, claiming it discriminated against their son due to his disability. It isn't the first such lawsuit.
A family is suing Milwaukee Montessori School, claiming it discriminated against their son due to his disability. It isn't the first such lawsuit.
Wisconsin high school aviation program; 'change the life of a few kids'
The next time you?re on a flight, think about this ? do you know who actually built the plane? Would you want to? That?s not meant to scare you. It?s to give you an appreciation for a unique program at a high school in southeast Wisconsin.
The next time you?re on a flight, think about this ? do you know who actually built the plane? Would you want to? That?s not meant to scare you. It?s to give you an appreciation for a unique program at a high school in southeast Wisconsin.
EPA awarding nearly $1 billion to schools for electric buses
Only about 1% of the nation’s 480,000 school buses were electric as of last year. Funding comes from the federal Clean School Bus Program, which includes $5 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law.
Only about 1% of the nation’s 480,000 school buses were electric as of last year. Funding comes from the federal Clean School Bus Program, which includes $5 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law.
Wisconsin health service staff: DHS invests $8.3M to support K-12
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced $8.3 million in funding on Wednesday, Oct. 26 to support K-12 school health service staff in schools.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced $8.3 million in funding on Wednesday, Oct. 26 to support K-12 school health service staff in schools.
ACT scores hit 30-year low, COVID learning gap to blame: experts
ACT scores have joined a list of test scores that are seeing decades lows. Experts blame it on a COVID-19 pandemic learning loss.
ACT scores have joined a list of test scores that are seeing decades lows. Experts blame it on a COVID-19 pandemic learning loss.
ACT scores hit 30-year low, COVID learning gap to blame: experts
ACT scores have joined a list of test scores that are seeing decades lows. Experts blame it on a COVID-19 pandemic learning loss.
ACT scores have joined a list of test scores that are seeing decades lows. Experts blame it on a COVID-19 pandemic learning loss.
Wisconsin test scores; learning loss evident latest report card shows
The “Nation's Report Card” is out for the first time since the pandemic began, and Wisconsin student test scores show learning loss. The national report also shows Wisconsin is the worst state for racial gaps between white and black students.
The “Nation's Report Card” is out for the first time since the pandemic began, and Wisconsin student test scores show learning loss. The national report also shows Wisconsin is the worst state for racial gaps between white and black students.
Lakeshore Technical College, UW-Oshkosh degree partnership
Lakeshore Technical College is teaming up with the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh to bring a new option to students on a path to a bachelor’s degree.
Lakeshore Technical College is teaming up with the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh to bring a new option to students on a path to a bachelor’s degree.
US math scores drop to lowest levels ever recorded during pandemic, report says
Findings from the “nation’s report card,” the first since 2019, showed the pandemic spared no state or region as it caused historic learning setbacks for America’s children.
Findings from the “nation’s report card,” the first since 2019, showed the pandemic spared no state or region as it caused historic learning setbacks for America’s children.
New Wisconsin historical markers spotlight Native, Black history
Wisconsin's official list of State Historical Markers grew to 600 as part of an initiative aimed at elevating underrepresented histories across the state.
Wisconsin's official list of State Historical Markers grew to 600 as part of an initiative aimed at elevating underrepresented histories across the state.
Federal appeals court temporarily blocks student loan forgiveness plan
A federal appeals court has issued a stay that temporarily blocks a plan to cancel billions of dollars in federal student loans.
A federal appeals court has issued a stay that temporarily blocks a plan to cancel billions of dollars in federal student loans.
Student loan forgiveness: 22 million people have applied for relief, Biden says
Biden said more than half of the people eligible for student loan relief have submitted their applications in the week since the website went live.
Biden said more than half of the people eligible for student loan relief have submitted their applications in the week since the website went live.
Missouri school where radioactive waste was found will switch to virtual learning
A study released by a chemical company found nuclear material in several places inside the elementary school. An Army Corps of Engineers official questioned the report saying the agency found no contamination at the school or areas nearby.
A study released by a chemical company found nuclear material in several places inside the elementary school. An Army Corps of Engineers official questioned the report saying the agency found no contamination at the school or areas nearby.