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DPI distributes $1.8 billion to Wisconsin schools

WJFW, June 30, 2020

WIAA discusses impact of school closures and cancellation of sports

NBC 26, June 30, 2020

Wisconsin recommends schools focus on mental health upon return next fall

Channel 3000, June 29, 2020

Wisconsin lawmakers probe reopening guidance as school leaders face challenges to fall return

Wisconsin State Journal, June 25, 2020

Evers leaves school opening decisions to local districts

U.S. News, June 23, 2020

‘Hit the ground running’: Thompson announces UW System transition team

Fox 6, June 23, 2020

Report: Wisconsin spends less on regional public universities per student than all other Great Lakes states

Wisconsin Public Radio, June 22, 2020

Wisconsin schools should expect coronavirus threat for the next 18 months, according to new state guidance

Appleton Post-Crescent, June 22, 2020

Wisconsin education agency suggests small classes, face masks, shifted schedules for reopening

Wisconsin State Journal, June 22, 2020

DPI to release guidelines for fall instruction Monday

Racine Journal Times, June 20, 2020

Former governor Tommy Thompson named interim UW System president

La Crosse Tribune, June 19, 2020

WIAA releases guidance plan to resume summer activities beginning July 1

La Crosse Tribune, June 19, 2020

Gov. Evers to give $80 million to K-12, higher education institutions in response to coronavirus

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 17, 2020

Wisconsin private schools ask state to reconsider coronavirus aid distribution

The Capital Times, June 17, 2020

UW students to return to campus with free testing, masks in classrooms

The Capital Times, June 17, 2020

Proposed bill would cut funding for unopened schools

WSAW, June 16, 2020

Tony Evers blocks UW System from complying with Trump administration sex assault rules

Wisconsin State Journal, June 16, 2020

Wisconsin education department expects schools to open in fall

The Capital Times, June 15, 2020

UW System offers guidelines for in-person instruction for fall semester

Wisconsin State Journal, June 15, 2020

UW System’s 13 schools will be open this fall, but how they operate will vary from campus to campus

Appleton Post-Crescent, June 13, 2020

Virtual schools see bump in interest as COVID-19 pandemic makes for uncertain fall

Wisconsin State Journal, June 13, 2020

How the CDC recommends colleges, universities prepare for fall

Milwaukee Business Journal, June 11, 2020

Wisconsin private schools weigh whether to accept federal pandemic relief money

Wisconsin State Journal, June 7, 2020

Republican lawmakers unsure about UW’s $1 billion credit request

The Center Square, June 4, 2020

Facing coronavirus losses, UW System wants special legislative session for line of credit, early fall semester

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 3, 2020

UW president requests special session to address funding

Associated Press, June 3, 2020

Alaska official only finalist for Wisconsin system president

Associated Press, June 2, 2020

Gov. Evers appoints new members to UW Board of Regents

Wisconsin State Journal, June 1, 2020

UW System administration office announces dozens of layoffs due to COVID-19

Wisconsin Public Radio, May 28, 2020

Colleges say protection from lawsuits will be key to reopening during COVID-19 pandemic

Legal Newsline, May 28, 2020

Former Madison principal, rural superintendent vie to lead Wisconsin’s public schools

The Capital Times, May 27, 2020

Briggs launches run for Wisconsin state superintendent

Wisconsin Law Journal, May 26, 2020

Evers promises new UW regents after board members with expired terms took votes

Wisconsin Public Radio, May 25, 2020

In rural areas, teachers adjust to COVID-19 as students drive 30 miles to access internet

Wisconsin State Journal, May 24, 2020

UW to slowly restart research activities, offer mix of courses for fall

The Capital Times, May 20, 2020

Wisconsin Policy Forum study: School shutdowns, distance learning could make student achievement gaps worse

Appleton Post-Crescent, May 19, 2020

One-on-one with Gov. Evers: How students will return to school this fall

NBC 15, May 19, 2020

Wisconsin colleges hope to reopen this fall. But questions outnumber answers on how they will operate

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 19, 2020

Back-to-school plans include big changes for K-12 students, educators

Fox 11, May 18, 2020

UW System planning COVID tests for all students, faculty and staff to return to in-person classes this fall

Channel 3000, May 15, 2020

82K Wisconsin children lack internet access at home, locking them out of virtual learning

Wisconsin Public Radio, May 15, 2020

UW System developing a plan to bring back students and staff to campuses for fall semester

News 8000, May 12, 2020

‘Will look very different’ DPI official predicts changes to schools next fall

WMTV, May 11, 2020

Nearly 60% of Wisconsin school districts seeking instructional hours waiver due to COVID-19

Wisconsin State Journal, May 11, 2020

Ray Cross: UW System working on protocols for students’ return in fall amid COVID-19 pandemic

Wisconsin State Journal, May 8, 2020

Rural educator enters race for state schools superintendent

Wisconsin Public Radio, May 7, 2020

UW System estimates $212M in losses through summer due to COVID-19

Wisconsin Public Radio, May 7, 2020

UW System leader eyes academic program cuts, layoffs at some campuses in COVID-19 plan

Wisconsin State Journal, May 7, 2020

Report highlights ‘uncertainty ahead’ for school district budgets amid pandemic

The Capital Times, May 6, 2020

Report: Wisconsin schools more reliant on state aid could take greater hit due to COVID-19 pandemic

Wisconsin State Journal, May 6, 2020

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