Waunakee couple donates rhythm sticks to students
2020 has brought plenty of noise, but a pair of retired teachers is bringing sweet music to some Waunakee elementary students.
Education
'There is no perfect solution': Parents react to MMSD's decision to continue virtual learning, Boys & Girls Clubs think about opening during day
The Madison Metropolitan School District has made the decision to keep students learning virtually until at least January 22, 2021.
Badger Conference cancels formal winter sports season, no conference champions
The Badger Conference is expected to announce the winter sports season for certain schools will be canceled due to county health guidelines.
MMSD announces virtual learning to continue for 2nd quarter of school year
Madison schools will continue virtual learning for the second quarter of the school year, the district announced Friday.
MMSD closes school building for possible COVID-19 exposure
A Madison school building is being shut down as a precaution after what the district calls a small group of people started feeling COVID-like symptoms.
Monroe schools pivoting to all-virtual learning for 2 weeks due to rise in COVID-19 cases
The School District of Monroe will once again switch to all-virtual learning for two weeks after a rising number of COVID-19 cases in the community and schools.
Wisconsin public schools enrollment drop adds to virus woes
State education officials say enrollment at public schools in Wisconsin has dropped by 3% this year.
State Treasurer announces $900,000 for scholarships, grants to UW System
State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski and the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands announced an annual distribution of $900,000 for scholarships and grants for the University of Wisconsin System this year.
Mineral Point schools to resume fall sports following suspension
The Mineral Point School District will once again allow the fall sports season to continue after a vote from the school board Wednesday night.
Mineral Point schools moving to all-virtual learning
The Mineral Point Unified School District announced it will shift to virtual learning beginning Wednesday.
As Wisconsin cases continue to rise, UW campuses see big declines in cases
While the number of confirmed cases on county dashboards continue to go up, the number of new cases on University of Wisconsin campuses are going down.
Darlington Community School District to return to in-person instruction, superintendent says
Darlington Community School District Superintendent Cale Jackson announced on Friday that pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students will partially return to in-person instruction beginning on Oct. 12.
Multiple school board members face recall efforts over decision on virtual learning
Parents behind the efforts said they feel this is the last resort to have their voices heard.
School District of Beloit helping to get students struggling with virtual school back online
Employees with the School District of Beloit are trying their best to make sure each student is on the same page when it comes to virtual school, but admit there's some hoops left to jump through.
Madison College helps create tension release bands for health care workers
Madison College students are getting the chance to help local health care workers.
Oregon elementary student tests positive for COVID-19, teacher to quarantine for 2 weeks 'out of an abundance of caution'
An elementary school teacher at the Oregon School District will quarantine for the next two weeks after a student tested positive for COVID-19.
A county votes to rename Georgia elementary school after Michelle Obama
An elementary school in metro Atlanta could soon have something in common with the former first lady: its name.
Markesan superintendent dies of COVID-19
Markesan District Schools Superintendent Duane Bark has died after a three-month battle with COVID-19.
Bank donates $20,000 to Toki Middle School
A local bank is recognizing World Teachers' Day with a $20,000 donation to Madison's Toki Middle School.
Adams Elementary School to return to in-person learning Monday
Students at Adams Elementary School in Janesville will return to in-person learning on Monday, according to a release from the School District of Janesville.
Wisconsin Bank & Trust to donate $20,000 to Toki Middle School
Wisconsin Bank & Trust announced Wednesday it is donating $20,000 to Toki Middle School.
Beloit students to continue with virtual learning until January
The School District of Beloit will continue with virtual learning during its second term which runs until late January.
New York mayor proposes closing schools and businesses in 9 areas with high Covid-19 test positivity rates
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio on Sunday proposed temporarily closing all schools and nonessential businesses in nine ZIP codes that have seen Covid-19 test positivity rates above 3% for at least seven consecutive days.
Dodgeville School District switching to online instruction
The Dodgeville School District will pivot to virtual learning for the next two weeks due to coronavirus concerns.
