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Coronavirus Cee and Peov Khuy of Madison are the parents of four children (left to right): Ellie, 4; Dominic, 6; Cameron, 11; and Mikayla, 13. The parents now juggle their full-time jobs and virtual learning for three of their children. (Photo provided by Cee Khuy)
Coronavirus No Good Options: Seven Wisconsin Families Tell Us How They’re Coping With the New School Year

The ongoing spread of the coronavirus is putting school officials, parents, and students in unique situations. Everyone is struggling to adapt.

Jessica VanEgeren Jessica VanEgeren Julian Emerson Julian Emerson October 20, 2020 9:38 am CDT
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Education Teachers Demand Legislature Step Up as They Struggle to Educate Students Safely

GOP lawmakers haven’t met in more than 170 days as educators struggle with costs, connectivity, and minimizing coronavirus exposure.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson October 6, 2020 4:14 pm CDT
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Coronavirus More In-Person Classes Canceled as Record COVID-19 Surge Hits Wisconsin

Oshkosh high schools and UW-River Falls cite ongoing coronavirus spread.

Pat Kreitlow Pat Kreitlow September 21, 2020 4:13 pm CDT
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Coronavirus La Crosse Is Latest UW Campus to Quarantine Students, Will Shift to Online Classes

Number of COVID-19 cases on campus reaches 275 in less than one week.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson September 14, 2020 4:37 pm CDT
Politics Officials at UW-Eau Claire announced Wednesday they have begun testing about 3,900 students in university housing every two weeks to try to detect the virus and isolate students from infecting others. The university has received 5,300 antigen tests to start the process. (Photo by Julian Emerson)
Politics UW-Madison Stops In-Person Classes, New COVID-19 Dashboard Tracks Growing Surge on WI Campuses

Dane County Executive says he has "deep concern," asks UW-Madison officials to send undergraduate students home.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson September 9, 2020 5:13 pm CDT

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Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) takes questions by speakerphone from reporters on March 25 about the coronavirus outbreak, the "Safer at Home" order, and concerns about the upcoming April 7 election. (Courtesy: WisconsinEye) Politics Vos Admits, ‘Obviously, What We’re Doing Now as a State Isn’t Working’
Drop boxes are designed to provide voters an alternative spot to deliver their absentee ballot, as opposed to traditional mail service. (Photo by Ethan Duran) Voting Do Not Put Your Absentee Ballot in the Mail If You Want Your Vote Counted
President Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a campaign rally at the Waukesha County Airport Saturday. During the rally, he continued to spread a lie that the medical field is overreporting and financially benefiting from COVID-19 deaths. Neither claim is true.(Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Coronavirus Conspiracists Claim Wisconsin Overcounts COVID Deaths. If Anything, the Real Toll Is Higher.
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Coronavirus Campuses Open. Coronavirus Spreads. Now, Campuses May Close.

Wisconsin communities see spikes as students put the emphasis on "social" and less on "distance."

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson September 8, 2020 5:55 pm CDT
Coronavirus Teachers with underlying health conditions express concerns over being forced back to teach in their classrooms. (Shutterstock image)
Coronavirus Teachers With Underlying Health Concerns Told to Return to School or Else

Some educators are told they still have to teach from an empty classroom, not a healthier home environment.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson September 4, 2020 9:03 am CDT