Education

Education Image of a letter from dozens of Republican state legislators asking an unknown number of school superintendents to resume in-person instruction despite concerns about the coronavirus outbreak that has killed nearly 1,000 people in Wisconsin.
Education Read the Letter GOP Legislators Sent to Superintendents Pressuring Them to Reopen Schools

Lawmakers who have power over nearly half of public education funds suggest “opening your doors” to all students.

August 4, 2020 8:25 pm CDT
Politics Zunker Votes to Start School Virtually. Tiffany Threatens Funds if Schools Don't Reopen.
Politics Zunker Votes to Start School Virtually. Tiffany Threatens Funds if Schools Don’t Reopen.

The two candidates square off again for 7th Congressional District seat in November.

July 28, 2020 3:52 pm CDT
Coronavirus Racine Schools Will Start Year Online
Coronavirus Racine Schools Will Start Year Online

Wisconsin’s fifth-largest school district follows the lead of Milwaukee and Madison.

July 24, 2020 12:34 pm CDT
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Education Biden vs Trump: How to Reopen Schools

Joe Biden’s school reopening proposal offers a distinct contrast with President Donald Trump’s pressure campaign to force schools to hold in-person classes.

July 23, 2020 12:46 pm CDT
Coronavirus Wisconsin Has Roughly 6,900 Substitute Teachers. It's Not Enough During COVID, Say Officials
Coronavirus Wisconsin Has Roughly 6,900 Substitute Teachers. It’s Not Enough During COVID, Say Officials

Many say it is not worth the health risks.

July 21, 2020 3:43 pm CDT

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Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales, clad in a "thin blue line" face mask, watches over Zoom Thursday night as the city's Fire and Police Commission votes to demote him to captain. (Screenshot/City of Milwaukee) Law and Policy Milwaukee’s Police Chief Demoted Over Handling of Officer-Involved Killing, BLM Protests
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Education Teachers in Wisconsin’s 5 Largest Districts Demand Online-Only Classes For Now
Education Teachers in Wisconsin’s 5 Largest Districts Demand Online-Only Classes For Now

Unions in Green Bay, Racine, Kenosha want to join Milwaukee and Madison in going virtual during a continued surge in COVID-19 cases.

July 20, 2020 2:42 pm CDT
Politics Madison School Board Announces Virtual First Quarter
Politics Madison School Board Announces Virtual First Quarter

District joins a growing number of schools opting against advice of Trump, DeVos to have in-person classes this fall.

July 17, 2020 3:48 pm CDT