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UW-Madison graduation rates increase to record levels

Channel 3000, October 14, 2021

Conservative group moves Ted Cruz event off UW-Madison campus, citing issue with mask policy

Wisconsin State Journal, October 14, 2021

Lawsuit filed against a second Wisconsin school district over COVID-19 protocols

WEAU, October 11, 2021

For first time, less than half of UW-Madison’s freshman class hails from Wisconsin

Wisconsin State Journal, October 11, 2021

UW-Madison chancellor stepping down to serve as Northwestern University president

Fox 47, October 11, 2021

Report shows less students filled out a FAFSA in 2021, local schools aim to increase applicants

CBS 58, October 11, 2021

Former student sues UW over sexual harassment allegations against former chancellor’s husband

Wisconsin State Journal, October 7, 2021

UW System says COVID-19 pandemic has had $720M impact on state colleges

Wisconsin Public Radio, October 7, 2021

UW says counselors won’t be exclusively for students of color; conservative group eyes suit

Associated Press, October 6, 2021

Critical race theory, spending fuel Mequon-Thiensville School Board recall

Urban Milwaukee, October 4, 2021

UW System tuition, program revenue balances up nearly $189M from 2020 levels

Wisconsin Public Radio, October 4, 2021

Garland says authorities will target school board threats

Associated Press, October 5, 2021

National school board group cites Oshkosh disruption in asking for federal protection

Fox 11, October 4, 2021

MPS hoped to get the National Guard to drive children to school. Now it plans to pay parents for drop-off and pickup.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 2, 2021

From technology to training to therapy, MPS finalizes plan to spend $500 million in stimulus funds. But did it get enough family input?

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 30, 2021

During pandemic, number of high school seniors taking key step toward enrolling in college plummets

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 30, 2021

Wisconsin Democrats propose bills to boost funding, access for higher education

The Capital Times, September 29, 2021

COVID-19 vaccinations will be required for all Madison schools teachers and staff by Nov. 1

Wisconsin State Journal, September 28, 2021

Wisconsin Assembly to consider slate of K-12 bills Tuesday

The Capital Times, September 27, 2021

State Superintendent calls for overhaul to school funding, criticizes Legislature’s budget in ‘State Of Education’ address

Wisconsin Public Radio, September 23, 2021

Superintendent Jill Underly says Wisconsin is ‘failing a generation’ as lawmakers, schools defy her guidance

Marshfield News-Herald, September 23, 2021

Estimates show fall enrollment declines at most UW System campuses

Wisconsin Public Radio, September 23, 2021

NAACP calls for return of UW-Madison alum’s name to campus

Wisconsin State Journal, September 23, 2021

UW System surpasses goal of teaching 75 percent of fall classes in-person

Wisconsin Public Radio, September 21, 2021

UW System student vaccination rates vary significantly by campus

Wisconsin Public Radio, September 17, 2021

Republicans fast-tracking bill to allow parents ability to opt students out of LGBTQ curriculum

Wisconsin State Journal, September 17, 2021

In Madison visit, NEA president predicts COVID vaccine requirement coming for students

Wisconsin State Journal, September 15, 2021

Milwaukee School Board votes to require vaccines for staff, approves incentives for vaccinated students

Wisconsin Public Radio, September 9, 2021

One entire class of first-graders sent home as more than 900 Green Bay public school students, staff out since classes began

Green Bay Press Gazette, September 9, 2021

Wisconsin schools warned they might be discriminating against students with disabilities for not requiring masks

Kenosha News, September 4, 2021

Wisconsin charter schools growing, overcoming law and misperceptions

The Center Square, September 4, 2021

UW-Madison reports 90% of campus fully vaccinated even without vaccine mandate

Wisconsin State Journal, September 3, 2021

Another Republican says don’t sue UW over COVID-19 policies

Associated Press, September 2, 2021

Wisconsin’s largest teachers union calls for universal masking, vaccination of all teachers and school staff

Wisconsin Public Radio, September 1, 2021

Conservatives get organized in school battles

Associated Press, September 1, 2021

More rural Wisconsin school districts are ditching masks. Here’s how some parents in Mukwonago made it happen

TMJ 4, September 1, 2021

60% of child suicides in Milwaukee County tied to ‘virtual learning’

TMJ 4, August 31, 2021

Tommy Thompson calls for higher ed task force, likely won’t seek permanent UW presidency

The Capital Times, August 26, 2021

UW-Madison to send $28.6 million in federal pandemic aid to students this year

NBC 15, August 26, 2021

UW System Refuses To Submit COVID-19 Safety Restrictions For Republican Approval

Wisconsin Public Radio, August 24, 2021

Wisconsin colleges, universities using federal COVID-19 relief to pay off student debt

Wisconsin Public Radio, August 24, 2021

UW-Madison plan to house COVID-positive students in university apartments alarms residents

Wisconsin State Journal, August 24, 2021

UWM announces $5.1 million in student debt relief

CBS 58, August 20, 2021

Gov. Tony Evers says he backs local vaccine requirements for teachers

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 18, 2021

UW-Madison will require weekly COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated students, employees

Marshfield News-Herald, August 18, 2021

School bus driver shortage could mean problems for schools across southeast Wisconsin

TMJ 4, August 18, 2021

Racine Unified Schools to require masks indoors to start 2021-22 school year

The Journal Times, August 18, 2021

MPS opens 40 schools Monday, considers vaccine mandate as COVID shuts down schools elsewhere

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 16, 2021

All UW campuses enact mask requirements, expectations amid rise in COVID-19 cases

Wisconsin Public Radio, August 16, 2021

Three Oconomowoc School Board members resign after disagreements with other board members, interim superintendent

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 16, 2021

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