Teacher Vaccinations Uneven So Far
Some educators are returning to classrooms, but still waiting for vaccine.
Mar 5th, 2021
Over 50% of State’s Schools Use Restraints on Students
Elementary students and students with disabilities restrained and secluded the most.
Jan 22nd, 2021
Families Struggle With Child Care Amid School Closures, Virtual Learning
Families taking it day by day as day care programs close.
Dec 4th, 2020
School Nurses Step Up During Pandemic
300 in public school districts play a role in tracking, teaching about disease.
Nov 24th, 2020
Sexual Assault Charges Against Jacob Blake Dropped
Blake pleads guilty to disorderly conduct, receives two-years probation.
Nov 6th, 2020
Biden Brings His Message of Controlling COVID-19 to Milwaukee
Says Trump has "waived the white flag" and surrendered to the coronavirus.
Oct 31st, 2020
City Attorney OKs $4 Million Settlement with Sylville Smith Family
Smith was killed by a Milwaukee Police Office in 2016, igniting unrest in Sherman Park.
Oct 23rd, 2020
Kettle Moraine Schools Sued for Racial Bullying
Suit charges harassment, cyberbullying at middle, high school in Waukesha County.
Oct 19th, 2020
Teachers ‘At The End of Their Rope’, Union Leader Says
Calls for no in-person classes unless communities meet benchmarks set by health experts.
Oct 7th, 2020
Youth Voter Turnout May Decide 2020 Election
Study says voters aged 18-29 could have more impact in Wisconsin than any state. Will they turn out?
Oct 6th, 2020
Judge Blocks Release Of Business COVID-19 Data
Business lobby sued to stop state from releasing what businesses have COVID-19 cases.
Oct 1st, 2020
Lawsuit Targets Rittenhouse, Militia, Facebook
Federal civil rights lawsuit filed by partner of man killed in Kenosha and three other protesters.
Sep 23rd, 2020
Ex-Madison Police Chief Helping Review Blake Case
Kaul says investigation of Jacob Blake’s shooting in ‘final stages’, Noble Wray serving as consultant.
Sep 22nd, 2020
The Pandemic is Disrupting Childhood
Seclusion and major changes to daily life can have effects on mental health.
Sep 19th, 2020
Blake No Longer Handcuffed in Hospital
Kenosha police chief walks back comments on shootings Tuesday.
Aug 28th, 2020
Kenosha Schools Will Have In-Person Classes
Unlike Appleton and Oak Creek-Franklin, board votes to move from virtual to in-person classes.
Aug 24th, 2020
Eric Trump Comes to Town
Speaks to MPD members about defunding police. ‘Guys, it’s fundamentally crazy.'
Aug 19th, 2020
How Will Schools Use CARES Funding?
The pandemic is proving very expensive for schools.
Aug 3rd, 2020
State Rules for School Voucher Applications Changed
A lawsuit has just made it easier for families to prove they're eligible for school choice vouchers.
Jul 3rd, 2020
K-12 Teachers Don’t Reflect Students’ Diversity
Study finds state's teachers of color up by 22.5% in last decade while students of color rose 28%.
Jun 30th, 2020
Milwaukee Public Schools Terminates Police Contract
Unanimous vote of the school board ends funding for school resource officers.
Jun 19th, 2020
Will Students Need a Coronavirus Vaccine to Go to School?
Medical experts say yes, but a loophole remains for anti-vaxxers in Wisconsin.
Jun 13th, 2020
Summer Schools Will Be Mostly Online
Amid pandemic, school districts in Milwaukee, other cities, will stick to virtual learning.
Jun 2nd, 2020
Reports of Child Abuse Plummet
Down nearly 50% in state. Experts fear cases aren’t being reported.
May 11th, 2020
Schools Face Uncertain Financial Future
New report projects shrinking funding. "So many revenue sources are falling.”
May 6th, 2020
87% of School Funding Referendums Passed
Near-record year for approvals. Local funding makes up for state real-dollar declines.
May 4th, 2020
MPS, Other Districts Using Pass/Fail for Second Semester
School leaders say it's most equitable grading system under Safer At Home order.
Apr 24th, 2020
Demand for Food Assistance Doubles in State
Food share applications rise by 5,000 per week, food banks balance face shrinking supply.
Apr 20th, 2020
Near-Record Year for School Referendums
Spring election’s voters pass more than 80% of local school funding referendums.
Apr 15th, 2020
School Districts Adjust to Distance Learning
Drop-offs, drive-ups and digital classrooms being used in state’s schools.
Apr 13th, 2020
$1.6 Billion in School Funding Voted on Tuesday
Results of these referendums may not come until April 23.
Apr 10th, 2020
