Education
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‘Can’t do this alone’: An Appleton school prepares students for skilled trades. It’s not easy.
ATECH students like hands-on classes, enroll in paid apprenticeships and collect free college credit before continuing on to trade school. But the school has struggled to attract students, combat a persistent stigma around technical education and afford equipment and tools.
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More Wisconsin teachers hold emergency licenses
vThe Policy Forum report found the statewide rate for emergency licenses among educators was 3.6 percent. But that rate is not uniform across districts.Â
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Wisconsin high school band to perform at 2026 Rose Parade
The ensemble will also perform its field show during a separate competition known as Bandfest at Pasadena City College’s stadium.Â
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Milwaukee Public Schools completes lead remediation work across district
On Wednesday, MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius and City of Milwaukee officials announced the school district’s lead stabilization work is complete.
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‘Everything Must Go’: The holiday store in an Eau Claire middle school
It can be a scramble to find that perfect holiday gift for a loved one. Luckily, the staff at a western Wisconsin middle school have made it easy — and affordable — for students to buy gifts for their friends and family. Author and teacher Ken Szymanski tells “Wisconsin Life” about this beloved tradition at…
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One year later, first responders, medical workers reflect on Abundant Life shooting
Hundreds of first responders and medical professionals pitched in during the aftermath of a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison. Twelve months later, those workers are dealing with complicated feelings as they navigate the tragedy’s one-year mark.
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Legislative panel approves new teaching requirements for UW faculty
A Republican-led state legislative committee approved new teaching requirements for Universities of Wisconsin faculty Thursday, a condition of the bipartisan state budget passed this summer.
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New law requires Wisconsin schools to notify parents of reported sexual offenses
Wisconsin schools are now required to contact a student’s parent or guardian if they are a victim or target of a sexual offense while at school.Â
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UW-Madison chancellor says new AI college will connect campus, serve most popular majors
After a year of budget cuts, UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin said existing funds and growing private and philanthropic support will fund the new College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence.
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UW-Madison creating a new college for artificial intelligence
The College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence was approved on Thursday by the Board of Regents.Â










