Education
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UW-La Crosse gifted $2.8M to support science research
Two new donations to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse will provide the university with its first endowed faculty position and two environmental fellowships.
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Wisconsin wants to grow into a video game industry leader
With the rise of remote work, leaders in Wisconsin’s burgeoning video game industry are making a push to have the state become a respected hub that boasts the same level of talent as coastal tech hotspots.
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Can you learn a language? Wisconsin teacher says, ‘Oui!’
How can language-learning wannabes actually learn a language? WPR host Rob Ferrett got advice from one of the best teachers in Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin DPI: New reading law stalled without money from Senate Republicans
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin DPI filed a counter lawsuit on Monday to release $50 million to pay for schools districts to implement new reading curricula approved by both parties in July last year.
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UW-Milwaukee, protesters reach agreement to end pro-Palestinian encampment
The pro-Palestinian encampment at UW-Milwaukee will end this week after protesters reached a deal with the university ahead of graduation ceremonies this weekend.
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Handful of students protest war in Gaza at UW-Madison commencement
A handful of students quietly protested the war in Gaza at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s commencement Saturday, but the annual graduation ceremony inside Camp Randall Stadium otherwise proceeded without disruption.
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UW-Madison negotiates removal of pro-Palestinian protest encampment
Tents that have stood on UW-Madison’s Library Mall for nearly two weeks in protest of Israel’s war in Gaza will come down as university leaders announced they reached an agreement with student protest leaders.
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Technical colleges plan upgrades, expansions in dental training thanks to new state grants
Nearly all of the state’s technical colleges will receive grant funding to help address shortage of dental care workers.
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Talks stall between pro-Palestinian protesters, UW-Madison leaders
A statement from campus leaders Wednesday said they’re open to further discussions but are “deeply disappointed by the outcome.”
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Wisconsin school nurses say increased Medicaid reimbursement would provide more stable future
The Wisconsin Association of School Nurses said it’s disappointed by lawmakers’ lack of action on increased reimbursements for school-based services.