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UW-Extension Sees Highest Rate Of Faculty Turnover

December 20, 2018 - 6:00am

The University of Wisconsin-Extension, UW Colleges and UW-Stevens Point saw the greatest rates of faculty turnover in fiscal 2018. About a quarter of faculty left UW-Extension followed by UW Colleges at around 11.5 percent and UW-Stevens Point at roughly 10.5 percent.

State Senator Calls Exit Agreement Between Whitewater Chancellor And UW System A Scam

December 18, 2018 - 1:45pm

Wisconsin Sen. Steve Nass, is calling an exit agreement between the UW System and UW-Whitewater Chancellor Beverly Kopper a scam. Kopper announced her resignation Monday. It followed multiple sexual harassment investigations into her husband.

Proposed High School Stadium Angers Upscale Madison Neighborhood

December 17, 2018 - 10:00am

A proposal for a new high school sports stadium has caused controversy in an upscale Madison area. Edgewood High School , a private Catholic school, wants to amend its campus plan to build a stadium that will seat 1,000 people.

Report Says A Quarter Of Milwaukee's Sex-Trafficked Young People Were Missing From Home Care

December 17, 2018 - 5:00am

Those reported missing from foster care and group homes made up a quarter of the young people who were victims of sex trafficking in Milwaukee between 2013 and 2016, according to a new report.

Readers Rejoice, A 'Storylord' Comes!

December 14, 2018 - 6:00am

Many Wisconsin students grew up watching "Storylords" in the 1980s and 1990s. The sci-fi adventure show was created for second- third- and fourth-grade students to reinforce reading lessons.

To Boost School Safety, Wisconsin School District Buys Wound Kits, Trains Teachers To Control Bleeding

December 14, 2018 - 5:00am

A school in southeastern Wisconsin is using state Department of Justice funds to buy kits to control bleeding and hopes to have its teachers trained to use them by the end of January.

Kenosha Teacher On Paid Leave After Using Racial Slur In Classroom

December 13, 2018 - 5:55am

Video of a high school teacher in Kenosha using a racial slur in the classroom has prompted an investigation by the school district, leave for the teacher and activist calls for staff sensitivity training.

UW Officials Worry About Support Services, Staff At 2-Year Colleges As Restructure Continues

December 7, 2018 - 1:35pm

During the Board of Regents meeting Friday at UW-La Crosse, the regents were updated on the restructuring of UW Colleges and UW-Extension.

Board Of Regents Approve Plan To Pursue 6 Percent Pay Increase For UW System Employees

December 6, 2018 - 2:10pm

University of Wisconsin System officials say faculty turnover data highlights the need for more competitive salaries.

Baraboo School District Releases 12-Point Plan After Controversial Photo

December 5, 2018 - 3:20pm

The Baraboo School District sent a letter to parents on Tuesday that outlined a plan for how it will respond to a controversial photo of students that went viral last month.

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UW-Extension Sees Highest Rate Of Faculty Turnover

State Senator Calls Exit Agreement Between Whitewater Chancellor And UW System A Scam

Proposed High School Stadium Angers Upscale Madison Neighborhood

Report Says A Quarter Of Milwaukee's Sex-Trafficked Young People Were Missing From Home Care

Readers Rejoice, A 'Storylord' Comes!

To Boost School Safety, Wisconsin School District Buys Wound Kits, Trains Teachers To Control Bleeding

Kenosha Teacher On Paid Leave After Using Racial Slur In Classroom

UW Officials Worry About Support Services, Staff At 2-Year Colleges As Restructure Continues

Board Of Regents Approve Plan To Pursue 6 Percent Pay Increase For UW System Employees

Baraboo School District Releases 12-Point Plan After Controversial Photo

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