So you want information about your child’s school; got $500?
Are public records truly public if the public can’t afford them?
Are public records truly public if the public can’t afford them?
Wisconsin schools look to continue, expand future virtual options
As school districts point to virtual learning as a factor in declining academic performance, administrators are exploring the idea of expanding future online learning.
As school districts point to virtual learning as a factor in declining academic performance, administrators are exploring the idea of expanding future online learning.
Administrators explore the idea of expanding online learning
In interviews with FOX6, Kenosha, West Allis-West Milwaukee, West Bend, and Sheboygan school district administrators all brought up continuing, and in some cases expanding, virtual options for students next year.
In interviews with FOX6, Kenosha, West Allis-West Milwaukee, West Bend, and Sheboygan school district administrators all brought up continuing, and in some cases expanding, virtual options for students next year.
The biggest issue during pandemic learning - mental health.
The ten largest school districts in southeast Wisconsin point to suffering mental health as a factor in the dropping academic performance FOX6 found in public records. The National Suicide Prevention Line is 1-800-273-TALK (8255). https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Milwaukee County also has free mental health resources, including a crisis line (414-257-7222). Pathfinders specifically offers youth support (414-964-2565). https://city.milwaukee.gov/Health/Services-and-Programs/CHAP/Mental-Health-Resources
The ten largest school districts in southeast Wisconsin point to suffering mental health as a factor in the dropping academic performance FOX6 found in public records. The National Suicide Prevention Line is 1-800-273-TALK (8255). https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Milwaukee County also has free mental health resources, including a crisis line (414-257-7222). Pathfinders specifically offers youth support (414-964-2565). https://city.milwaukee.gov/Health/Services-and-Programs/CHAP/Mental-Health-Resources
‘Stranded:’ Honest conversation with WI students about mental health
With so much focus on GPA, attendance, class fails, and test scores, students say those metrics can’t measure their biggest issue during pandemic learning - mental health.
With so much focus on GPA, attendance, class fails, and test scores, students say those metrics can’t measure their biggest issue during pandemic learning - mental health.
Students are struggling: Here is what WI schools are doing about it
Getting Wisconsin students back in the classroom is one thing; catching them up will be an even more challenging process.
Getting Wisconsin students back in the classroom is one thing; catching them up will be an even more challenging process.
Students are struggling: Here is what WI schools are doing about it
Getting Wisconsin students back in the classroom is one thing; catching them up will be an even more challenging process.
Getting Wisconsin students back in the classroom is one thing; catching them up will be an even more challenging process.
Public records show students struggling across SE Wisconsin
For students struggling through the last year of pandemic learning, GPA is not just a number.
For students struggling through the last year of pandemic learning, GPA is not just a number.
Public records show students struggling across SE Wisconsin
For students struggling through the last year of pandemic learning, GPA is not just a number.
For students struggling through the last year of pandemic learning, GPA is not just a number.
Open Record: Unlicensed to Drive
A used car lot tied to the death of a Marquette University dean has a dozen unlicensed drivers.
A used car lot tied to the death of a Marquette University dean has a dozen unlicensed drivers.
Senator accuses DHS of inflating cost on newborn screening bill
State Senator Patrick Testin wants Wisconsin hospitals to test newborns for Krabbe disease -- a rare genetic disorder that affects roughly one in 100,000 children -- but his effort is running into roadblocks.
State Senator Patrick Testin wants Wisconsin hospitals to test newborns for Krabbe disease -- a rare genetic disorder that affects roughly one in 100,000 children -- but his effort is running into roadblocks.
Open Record: Inside baseball
Excitement builds for Brewers Opening Day 2021 as new COVID-19 guidelines are place to keep fans, staff, and players safe.
Excitement builds for Brewers Opening Day 2021 as new COVID-19 guidelines are place to keep fans, staff, and players safe.
Car lot tied to death of MU dean has a dozen unlicensed drivers
A used car salesman is charged with killing a Marquette dean. A FOX6 investigation finds he's not the only unlicensed driver working for the car lot.
A used car salesman is charged with killing a Marquette dean. A FOX6 investigation finds he's not the only unlicensed driver working for the car lot.
Open Record: Vaccine hesitancy
Vaccination rates in Wisconsin are looking good, but what about the group who is refusing the COVID-19 vaccine?
Vaccination rates in Wisconsin are looking good, but what about the group who is refusing the COVID-19 vaccine?
Open Record: The year that changed everything
The FOX6 Investigators reflect on 2020: The year that changed everything.
The FOX6 Investigators reflect on 2020: The year that changed everything.
Records show 10 to 50 percent of first responders declined COVID-19 vaccine
Thousands of Wisconsinites are rolling up their sleeves, eager to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Others are saying, no thanks, but just how many are declining a vaccine when offered?
Thousands of Wisconsinites are rolling up their sleeves, eager to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Others are saying, no thanks, but just how many are declining a vaccine when offered?
Records show 10-50% of first responders declined COVID-19 vaccine
Records show 12% to 50% of first responders in southeastern Wisconsin have declined a COVID-19 vaccine. Could that delay the end of the pandemic?
Records show 12% to 50% of first responders in southeastern Wisconsin have declined a COVID-19 vaccine. Could that delay the end of the pandemic?
Experts now say $2 test could save newborns from rare disorder
How much would you pay to save your baby's life? A Wisconsin state senator said it would cost less than $2 per child to screen newborns for a deadly genetic disorder.
How much would you pay to save your baby's life? A Wisconsin state senator said it would cost less than $2 per child to screen newborns for a deadly genetic disorder.
Experts now say $2 test could save newborns from rare disorder
How much would you pay to save your baby's life? A Wisconsin state senator said it would cost less than $2 per child to screen newborns for a deadly genetic disorder.
How much would you pay to save your baby's life? A Wisconsin state senator said it would cost less than $2 per child to screen newborns for a deadly genetic disorder.
Open Record: Relief package passed
What does a $1.9 trillion dollar relief bill mean for the country, Wisconsin, and your family?
What does a $1.9 trillion dollar relief bill mean for the country, Wisconsin, and your family?