Education
Giving Schools a Shot in the Arm
Vaccinating teachers would enable schools to reopen. But it’s not that simple.
Feb 6th, 2021 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner
Race and Income and ‘Back to School’
Republicans decry virtual schooling for Black students. But Black families more likely to support it.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
MPS Finalizes Reopening Plans
Schools will bring students back in phases.
Jan 29th, 2021 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Thompson Warned, Don’t Hike UW Tuition
System's tuitions frozen since 2013. Lawmakers warn UW budget will go nowhere if there’s any hike.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
School Boards Debate Racial Mascots
Tough talk, but Wisconsin Association of School Boards passes watered down resolution.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner
Pandemic Worsens State’s Broadband Gap
Rural areas and urban poor left out. Evers calls 2021 the "Year of Broadband Access."
Jan 25th, 2021 by Steven Walters
The Campaign to Save Snow Days
Will virtual classes replace snow days where kids got a break from school? Not all officials agree.
Jan 25th, 2021 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner
UW System Ramps Up COVID-19 Testing
But many UW-Madison students tested twice as often as at other campuses.
Jan 25th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Over 50% of State’s Schools Use Restraints on Students
Elementary students and students with disabilities restrained and secluded the most.
Jan 22nd, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Superintendent Candidates Debate
Seven candidates include teachers, principals, superintendents and policy experts.
Jan 12th, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro, Wisconsin Examiner
The Science on COVID-19 and Schools
When are in-person classes safe and when can they help disease surge? That depends.
Jan 11th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
UW Rapid COVID-19 Test Missed Many Asymptomatic Cases
A CDC study finds a test used by UW-System schools missed 59% of asymptomatic cases.
Jan 7th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
