Stories tagged: "Madison Metropolitan School District"


20 Black Men & Women Who Shaped Wisconsin History

From the first slaves fighting for freedom to the modern day leaders rallying for change, Black people have positively and permanently changed the Badger state. This Black History Month, we're sharing their stories.

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Wisconsin Has Faced a Teacher Shortage for Years. Some Schools Are Finally Reaching Their Tipping Point.

It’s 8 a.m. on a Tuesday morning, two weeks before the start of a new school year. Rich Appel is stressed. Usually, the Horicon Superintendent would be busy overseeing meetings and chatting with his crop of new teachers. Instead, he’s still scrambling to find them. Appel’s not alone. From big districts like Madison (27,000 enrolled...

Danielle Ralston said she is constantly nervous that her 10-year-old son Graham will contract COVID-19 and experience extreme symptoms because he has a rare stomach illness that makes him more susceptible to the virus. (Photo courtesy of Danielle Ralston)
Parents, Progressive PAC Weigh Lawsuits Against Schools That Refuse to Enact COVID Rules

Lawsuits against Wisconsin schools that don’t require masks could be filed soon following the death of at least two students who had tested positive for the coronavirus.

The Racine Unified School District will reopen for in-person learning next Tuesday. (Photo by Jonathon Sadowski)
Racine Schools Will Reopen While Madison Stays Virtual

Contrasting decisions from two of the state’s largest school districts embody a debate that has consumed the country for months.

Teachers with underlying health conditions express concerns over being forced back to teach in their classrooms.  (Shutterstock image)
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.