K-12
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Superior school chief honored — with a nod to improved graduation rates
Superior public schools chief Amy Starzecki has been named Superintendent of the Year by the Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators — an honor she attributes in part to an improvement in graduation rates and that she says should be shared with the district’s entire staff.
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A Lac du Flambeau Band child was violently bullied at school. Now his mother is speaking out.
Years of school bullying in Mercer, Wisconsin, culminated in an assault, prompting a Lac du Flambeau Band family to move for their safety.
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Milwaukee schools’ financial woes won’t affect state aid payments to Wisconsin school districts
The financial scandal that unfolded at Milwaukee Public Schools over the last six months hasn’t negatively affected general school aid distribution to Wisconsin school districts.
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State still waiting on delinquent MPS financial reports due in September
After financial mismanagement was uncovered in the spring, MPS and the Department of Public Instruction wrote a corrective action plan giving the school district until the end of September to submit missing financial reports. Those reports are now expected by Thanksgiving.
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Wisconsin author, retired veterinarian focuses new children’s book on pet adoption
After practicing for 35 years as a small animal veterinarian, Dr. Sue Kruske of southeastern Wisconsin is spending some of her retirement in the classroom. Now, she’s a children’s author.
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New Wisconsin standards label nearly half of students at grade level in math and reading
New state test scores showed nearly hald of Wisconsin’s public school students meeting grade level standards in English and math. Critics warn test scoring changes game the numbers.
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Milwaukee Public Schools considers closing, merging schools
Milwaukee Public Schools can’t afford to keep its 149 school buildings open, while student enrollment continues to decline.
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Wisconsin school district embraces therapy dogs to calm students, boost child learning
An elementary school principal says the district-owned therapy dog can soothe a stressed student and get them back into the classroom in a matter of minutes.
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Summer back-to-school supply drives serve students in need
Organizers across the state say more families came to them for supplies this year.
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Classical school in Wausau embraces historical learning style
After years of planning, Newman Catholic Classical School will open its doors in Wausau this fall to students using a unique educational model.