Education
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Handful of students protest war in Gaza at UW-Madison commencement
A handful of students quietly protested the war in Gaza at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s commencement Saturday, but the annual graduation ceremony inside Camp Randall Stadium otherwise proceeded without disruption.
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UW-Madison negotiates removal of pro-Palestinian protest encampment
Tents that have stood on UW-Madison’s Library Mall for nearly two weeks in protest of Israel’s war in Gaza will come down as university leaders announced they reached an agreement with student protest leaders.
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Technical colleges plan upgrades, expansions in dental training thanks to new state grants
Nearly all of the state’s technical colleges will receive grant funding to help address shortage of dental care workers.
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Talks stall between pro-Palestinian protesters, UW-Madison leaders
A statement from campus leaders Wednesday said they’re open to further discussions but are “deeply disappointed by the outcome.”
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Wisconsin school nurses say increased Medicaid reimbursement would provide more stable future
The Wisconsin Association of School Nurses said it’s disappointed by lawmakers’ lack of action on increased reimbursements for school-based services.
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UW-Madison faculty, staff stage walkout in support of pro-Palestinian protesters
During the Faculty Senate meeting, UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin stood by the decision to have police clear the encampment. She said the encampment is both illegal and a safety concern.
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UW pro-Palestinian protesters: ‘We will stay out here until our demands are met’
Pro-Palestinian protesters at UW campuses have a list of demands for their universities when it comes to the Israel-Hamas war. But campus leaders say a solution is nuanced.
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Students with disabilities at UW-Oshkosh stage walkout accusing university of discrimination
According to the university, the staff serving students with disabilities was cut in half, from eight people to four. Students said requests for accommodations are being delayed or denied, resulting in poorer academic performance because they can’t get the help they need.
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Mount Horeb Area School District offers resources to families after shooting of armed student
Classes were canceled Thursday and the district was instead offering families resources and a brief activity, according to a post on social media.
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FAFSA completion rates are down due to processing errors and application fatigue
The number of Wisconsin high school seniors who have completed the federal form needed to receive college financial aid is down by more than a quarter so far this year.