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University Of Wisconsin Enrollment Drops

October 18, 2019 - 8:10am

Enrollment at the University of Wisconsin dropped 2.6 percent compared to last year.

Wisconsin School District Starts To Track Students' Emotional Growth

October 18, 2019 - 7:20am

Similar to other schools, Lodi has adopted s ocial and emotional learning practices that are now embedded in the classroom. But this school district is taking things a step further by measuring to see if these methods work for its students.

Health Care Expo Highlights Career Opportunities For Milwaukee Public Schools Students

October 17, 2019 - 12:15pm

Students from some of Milwaukee Public Schools’ middle schools and North Division High School had a chance to meet professionals from several health care industries Thursday.

Black School Guard In Madison Fired For Repeating Racial Slur

October 17, 2019 - 10:15am

A black security guard at Madison's West High School who was fired after he says he repeated a racial slur after telling a teen not to use it has filed a grievance seeking his job back.

From Middle School To Retirement: Help Wanted

October 15, 2019 - 12:45pm

From reaching out to middle school students to finding jobs retired people can do, businesses in western Wisconsin are working to fi nd ways to fill a gap in the skilled workforce.

Conservative Groups Oppose UW Punishments For Students Disrupting Speakers

October 15, 2019 - 5:10am

Conservative leaning organizations Charles Koch Institute and Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty oppose a UW Board of Regents proposal to create mandatory suspension and expulsion penalties for students who disrupt campus speakers or the free speech rights of fellow students.

New Bills Could Fully Fund 4-Year-Old Kindergarten, Extend To Some 3-Year-Olds

October 11, 2019 - 2:00pm

Two new pieces of legislation being considered at the state Capitol would fully fund and expand kindergarten for Wisconsin's 4-year-old students.

Gov. Tony Evers Signals Opposition To UW Rules Punishing Disruptions Of Free Speech

October 11, 2019 - 1:50pm

The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents has approved the scope of proposed new rules aimed at punishing students who disrupt free speech on campus. But just after the vote was taken, a spokeswoman for Gov. Tony Evers said he continues to oppose the rules.

With Limited Resources, School Districts Get More Out Of Working Together

October 11, 2019 - 12:30pm

A partnership between four northeastern Wisconsin school districts, sharing 12 services, has led to six-digit savings for the schools involved, officials say.

UW Fund Balances Tied To Campus Donations Increased 132 Percent Since 2013

October 11, 2019 - 6:00am

UW System campuses have seen a 132 percent increase in fund balances tied to donations since 2013. The growth in donations has pushed UW's overall program revenue balances up slightly even though campuses have cut tuition balances by more than $306 million after some state lawmakers referred to them as a "slush fund."

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University Of Wisconsin Enrollment Drops

Wisconsin School District Starts To Track Students' Emotional Growth

Health Care Expo Highlights Career Opportunities For Milwaukee Public Schools Students

Black School Guard In Madison Fired For Repeating Racial Slur

From Middle School To Retirement: Help Wanted

Conservative Groups Oppose UW Punishments For Students Disrupting Speakers

New Bills Could Fully Fund 4-Year-Old Kindergarten, Extend To Some 3-Year-Olds

Gov. Tony Evers Signals Opposition To UW Rules Punishing Disruptions Of Free Speech

With Limited Resources, School Districts Get More Out Of Working Together

UW Fund Balances Tied To Campus Donations Increased 132 Percent Since 2013

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