Education
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Wisconsin child care providers await federal funding freeze that could cause closures
Days after the Trump administration said it would pause federal child care funds nationwide in response to allegations of fraud at Minnesota daycares, Wisconsin providers have more questions than answers about what comes next.
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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.










