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Opinion: Students and educators need us now more than ever. This Public Schools Week, commit to celebrating and advocating for them all year long
I have been a public school student and a public school teacher, but it is the prospect of soon becoming a public school parent that strengthens my resolve to make sure our schools and our educators have what they need to serve our children.
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VIDEO: Wisconsin Physician on In-vitro Fertilization Controversy in Alabama Supreme Court Ruling
A Wisconsin physician says the new controversy over in-vitro fertilization—caused by the right-wing Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos have the same legal status as children—could have been avoided if politicians and justices better understood the science behind IVF. Dr. Kristin Lyerly said IVF specialists and others were shocked and angered by the decision.…
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Why one Wisconsin teen wants lawmakers to prioritize sex ed
Wisconsin Democrats are looking to reinstate a bill that would require all public schools in the state to teach a comprehensive sex education course. The Healthy Youth Act would require students to receive medically accurate, age appropriate, and human growth and development information. “I’ve known people who’ve gotten STIs, I’ve known people who’ve gotten pregnant…
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Why do Girl Scout cookies taste different across Wisconsin?
From what’s for sale and where to buy, to why some flavors really do taste different: your guide to the 2024 Girl Scout Cookie season.
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VIDEO: Vice President Kamala Harris Says Every American Should Be Able to Have Access to Clean Water
Vice President Kamala Harris thinks that every American should be able to have access to clean water—regardless of where you live or how much money you earn. That’s why President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law included more than $50 billion to support new water infrastructure projects nationwide—including more than $5.8 billion that was awarded this…
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VIDEO: Let’s Work Together to Keep Local News in Your Community
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Why Wisconsin farmers are tapping into barley
Interest in local ingredients for local craft beer is driving production of barley for brewing in Wisconsin. Jim Pingel has raised four kids on his farm in Chippewa County. He had about 100 head of dairy cattle—40 that he milked up until about 2000. He’s grown corn, soybeans, a little rye, some oats, and some…
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VIDEO: Gov.Tony Evers Signs New Legislative District Maps Into Law
Gov.Tony Evers signed new legislative district maps into law, proposed by him and passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature. This move is seen as a victory for Democrats in the swing state, where Republicans have long held control. Evers emphasized the need for fair maps that reflect Wisconsin’s purple state status. Democrats, set to gain seats…
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Biden blasts Trump’s support of a nationwide abortion ban
President Joe Biden took Trump to task for his support of a nationwide abortion ban and his role in repealing Roe v. Wade, criticizing him for “taking away women’s freedom,” putting women’s lives in danger, and unleashing “cruelty and chaos all across America.”
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11 Wisconsin schools dominate list of America’s top 100 community colleges
How do Wisconsin’s two-year schools compare to the rest of the country? Using data from Niche’s Best Community Colleges in America list, ranking website Stacker compiled a list of the top 100 community colleges and – to our pleasant surprise – Wisconsin dominated.
