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State Department Of Instruction Releases Guidelines For Reopening Schools In Fall

June 22, 2020 - 8:45am

The state's Department of Public Instruction has released an 87-page document that offers different possible schedules for schools to follow, with varying mixes of in-person and virtual learning.

Wisconsin Erected Barriers To College Voters. The Pandemic Added More.

June 22, 2020 - 5:00am

For college students living away from home, Wisconsin is one of the hardest places to cast a ballot; pending lawsuits seek to make it easier.

Tommy Thompson Hired As Interim UW System President

June 19, 2020 - 10:05am

The UW Board of Regents has hired former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson as interim UW System President. Thompson comes to UW after a months-long search for a new UW System head failed.

Milwaukee Public Schools Terminates Contract With Milwaukee Police Department

June 18, 2020 - 9:30pm

Milwaukee Public Schools joined several other school districts in terminating its contract with the local police department to employ school resource officers.

UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee Announce Plans To Reopen This Fall Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

June 17, 2020 - 1:25pm

UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee have released plans to reopen campuses to students and employees this fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidelines recommend a mix of online and in-person classes, required masks and social distancing as well as changes to residence hall and dining services.

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State Department Of Instruction Releases Guidelines For Reopening Schools In Fall

Wisconsin Erected Barriers To College Voters. The Pandemic Added More.

Tommy Thompson Hired As Interim UW System President

Milwaukee Public Schools Terminates Contract With Milwaukee Police Department

UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee Announce Plans To Reopen This Fall Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

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UW System Releases Guidelines For Reopening Campuses During Pandemic

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