Education
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Moms for Liberty’s far-right agenda rejected by voters
The “extremist” group Moms for Liberty backed more than 130 candidates during this election cycle, but an overwhelming majority lost their races as parents pushed back on the organization’s far-right agenda for public education.
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The National Principal of the Year is from Wisconsin: One-on-one with Brookfield East’s Andy Farley
For the first time in decades, the national principal of the year is from Wisconsin. Brookfield East High School Principal Andy Farley said he is “tremendously and deeply humbled and honored” to be recognized in such a way. Farley found out he won the country’s top principal prize last week, during the National Association of…
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Teachers and Allies Ready ‘Teach Truth Day of Action’ on June 10
Participants on Tuesday discussed “the growing chorus of diverse voices speaking out against politicians and their far-right supporters’ attempts to attack students’ freedom to learn.”
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State Hopes Farm to School Program Can Address Supply Chain Issues in School Cafeterias
To address the issue and help schools and Wisconsin farmers, many of whom are struggling financially, organizations are partnering to better link farmers to schools.
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COVID Causes Menomonie Schools to Cancel Classes Next Week
Announcement comes as children account for the largest number of new COVID-19 cases in the state.
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‘We Conquered Fear and Anger’: Incumbents Hold Seats in Mequon-Thiensville School Recall
Supporters of the incumbents say the win shows most people don’t side with efforts to prevent COVID safeguards or stop the teaching of race and racism in schools.
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Mequon-Thiensville Recall Latest Sign of Partisan Politics Upending School Boards
Combining donations from conservative supporters and Mequon and Thiensville residents, more than $47,000 has been raised in support of the recall.
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Mom Who Sued Over Lack of COVID Protections in National Spotlight
Gina Kildahl sued Fall Creek School District for not protecting her 7-year-old son and other students from COVID-19.
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Wisconsin Parents Are Standing Up for COVID Safety In Schools
As school boards—many times influenced by groups funded by national conservative organizations—decline to enact COVID safety protocols, local parent groups are pushing back.
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Menomonie Parents Request Due Process Hearing Over School District’s COVID Safety Protocols
The action is the first such known as parents throughout Wisconsin seek remedies for school districts that don’t require COVID safety.
