Education
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Trolling Trump 101: You can now take Harvard courses in Wisconsin for free!
Harvard has come up with a clever way to push back at the revenge-seeking president — by offering classes like “American Government” and “Constitutional Foundations” FOR FREE! The Ivy League university has actually been doing this since the pandemic, but this new slate of politically-focused courses is a direct shot at Trump’s lack of education…
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Make America Green Again: Wisconsin schools are stepping up after Trump ends ‘Green Ribbon’ program
THIS IS A REAL POST THE WHITE HOUSE ACTUALLY PUBLISHED: “We Finally Have a President Who Follows Science.” Click here to read. The Trump administration non-sarcastically shared that on Earth Day — and on that day, and every day, Donald Trump has done the exact opposite. In just the first six months of his second…
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Wisconsin taps one of its funniest alumni to address the Class of 2025
“I still ask myself before big decisions: ‘What would Barry Alvarez do?’” Gay joked, referring to UW’s legendary football coach and athletic director.
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Trump halts funding ‘Head Start.’ Baldwin says ‘not so fast.’
BAD NEWS 🗞️ Trump has halted more than $35 million in funding for Wisconsin “Head Start” centers — a 50% cut that could close preschools and child care centers across the state. GOOD NEWS ❤️ Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin isn’t putting up with it! Baldwin called on U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert…
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Banned Book of the Month: ‘Shine’ by Madison’s Lauren Myracle
More than 10,000 books were banned across America last school year, and Wisconsin is one of the worst offenders. At least 450 titles have been barred from school libraries across the Badger State since 2021 — and with Trump in office, there are no signs of that slowing down. That’s why, at UpNorthNews, we’re committed…
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The 10 cheapest colleges in Wisconsin
Looking for an affordable way to continue your higher education without breaking the bank? Check out the 10 cheapest colleges in Wisconsin to get started today.
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Why this lakefront Wisconsin school district is swimming with funding issues
In one small western Wisconsin community, lakefront properties and vacation homes are causing funding angst for the rural year-round residents.
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Opinion: Dear legislative Republicans, we’ve already paid for education. Cut the check.
Former State Representative LaKeshia Myers urges lawmakers to provide equitable funding for public schools.
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Banned Book Reading List: 10 titles to read, or re-read, this spring
As Republicans continue to challenge the books on shelves at local libraries, neighborhood schools, and small booksellers, we asked three local bookstore owners – from Menomonie, Spooner, and Wausau – to share their favorite banned or challenged books and why you should read them.
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What’s behind the dispute over test scores in Wisconsin schools?
Conservatives accuse the state superintendent of lowering the bar for student performance, while educators say public schools are being set up for failure by a chronic lack of support from the Legislature.
