Stories tagged: "parents"


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‘Inclusive Playgrounds’ are Spreading Across Wisconsin

There's only one path to enter to Kayla's Playground in Milwaukee and it passes under this sign: “This play area is designed for ALL kids ages 5-12, and up!”

Families attend "Jammin' with the Arts Night" with their students, at an Eau Claire elementary school.
3 Ways to Get Involved in Your Local School District

For all of the talk about ‘parents’ rights,’ there are already many opportunities for community members to become personally invested in their local schools and find out first-hand what’s happening.

Access Denied: How a Wisconsin State Law Could Crack Down on Kids Using Social Media

A state Assembly rep wants the state to have a law similar to groundbreaking legislation in Utah. Some parents are skeptical and experts aren’t sure if it can be enforced, but they want to do something about social media’s harmful potential with young minds.

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These Wisconsin Moms Have Mother’s Day Suggestions for Sen. Ron Johnson

A wish list from seven moms for a senator whose actions have made life harder for Wisconsin families, especially during the pandemic.

Keeping Wausau Kids Safe & Parents Informed, a local parent group based in Wausau, purchased a billboard to push for a mask requirement in the local school district. The group is one of several across Wisconsin who are forming to fight back against the loud minority of people against COVID-19 safety measures in schools. (Photo courtesy of Jean Radtke)
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.