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UWO Foundation Files Plans To Reorganize

February 7, 2019 - 8:15am

The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh's nonprofit foundation has filed plans to reorganize under Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

UW System: Number Of Graduates Up 13 Percent From 10 Years Ago

February 7, 2019 - 6:00am

The University of Wisconsin System is touting a record number of graduates in the latest academic year.

Forget What You Think You Know About Teens, They're Doing Fine

February 6, 2019 - 6:00am

Teens today are rude. They don't get along with their parents. Risky behavior is inevitable. Those popular myths about teenagers behaving badly — and many others — don’t hold up to the research, says Michael Axelrod, psychology professor at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and author of the new book,...

Why Are Fewer Wisconsin Students Studying To Become Teachers?

February 5, 2019 - 5:45am

There are a lot of challenges that prevent some from entering the field of teaching and others from staying. Student debt, socioeconomic factors like student poverty, the focus on classroom testing, among other reasons prompt some to take a turn in their career path.

UW Regents Poised To Raise Graduate Tuition At 8 Schools

February 4, 2019 - 3:45pm

University of Wisconsin regents are poised to raise graduate tuition at eight schools.

Northwestern Community-Based Lobbyists To Ask State For More Support

January 29, 2019 - 10:15am

Community-based lobbying groups from the Superior and Eau Claire areas will ask lawmakers to help with infrastructure issues including roads and broadband.

Tutor Uses Own Experience, Education To Spur Diverse Interest In STEM Fields

January 28, 2019 - 2:35pm

With a bachelor's and masters degree in engineering, Shareef Jackson is using the knowledge he's acquired to help diverse students get interested in STEM fields. He founded a tutoring service, Math Looks Good, and updates his website with explainers, for example on how to cross multiply and how to get...

Icy Arctic Air Bringing Dangerous Temperatures To Wisconsin Next Week

January 25, 2019 - 7:45am

A blast from the Arctic is headed for the Midwest next week, bringing some of the coldest air Wisconsin has endured in years.

Report: Lots Of Access To Pre-K, But Quality Sometimes Lacking

January 24, 2019 - 6:00am

A report from CityHealth finds access is good in Milwaukee but class sizes could be pared down.

Pastor: Technology, Focus On Careers Is Stressing Kids Out

January 22, 2019 - 1:15pm

Baptist youth pastor John Thornton asked students why they felt stressed and learned that some of them are overwhelmed by the bombardment of messages from their schools and by the focus on getting ready for a career, which sometimes starts as early as middle school.

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UWO Foundation Files Plans To Reorganize

UW System: Number Of Graduates Up 13 Percent From 10 Years Ago

Forget What You Think You Know About Teens, They're Doing Fine

Why Are Fewer Wisconsin Students Studying To Become Teachers?

UW Regents Poised To Raise Graduate Tuition At 8 Schools

Northwestern Community-Based Lobbyists To Ask State For More Support

Tutor Uses Own Experience, Education To Spur Diverse Interest In STEM Fields

Icy Arctic Air Bringing Dangerous Temperatures To Wisconsin Next Week

Report: Lots Of Access To Pre-K, But Quality Sometimes Lacking

Pastor: Technology, Focus On Careers Is Stressing Kids Out

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