Madison East High School drag show canceled amid safety concerns
MADISON, Wis. -- The Madison Metropolitan School District has postponed a student-led drag show organized by East High School students after receiving messages about the event…
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Educators hold Capitol rally ahead of election
MADISON, Wis. -- Teachers, administrators and students from across the Badger State came together for a "Unity in the Community" rally Monday night in an effort to push…
McFarland High School associate principal resigns after use of slur
Officials from the McFarland school board say they would are accepting the resignation of the high school’s associate principal following her use of a racial slur.
'Speak Up, Speak Out' Wisconsin school safety tip line sees 15% increase in reports
The Wisconsin Department of Justice says its "Speak Up, Speak Out" school safety reporting system saw a 15.2% increase in tips reported during last school year, with most of the reports concerning cases of bullying.
Food service staffing shortages leaving Madison students, parents wanting more
MMSD actively recruiting to fill positions, expects situation to improve in coming weeks
MADISON, Wis. — Parents and district officials alike admit providing students in the Madison Metropolitan School District with satisfying lunches this year has been a challenge.…
As universal free school meals end, are Wisconsin families ready for it?
Elected officials and advocates debate the fate of free school meals that provided relief to families during the pandemic.
By Erin Gretzinger and Maddie Bergstrom Wisconsin Watch The COVID-19 pandemic forced students to pack up their bags and switch from whiteboards to laptops. Empty schools meant empty cafeterias. Until the pandemic, Jana Goodman, a mother of three and longtime…
Bucks star, Madison native Wesley Matthews makes donation to Madison schools' Play Every Day initiative
MADISON, Wis. -- A new initiative backed by Milwaukee Bucks player and Madison native Wesley Matthews kicked off Wednesday. The Madison…
Madison looking to hire crossing guards ahead of new school year
Summer break may be less than a month old for kids in Madison, but the city is already looking ahead to the new school year.
Madison police help find 5-year-old lost after summer school program
Madison police say officers were able to reunite a 5-year-old who could not be found after a summer school program with his family earlier this week.
Wisconsin DOJ begins training Critical Incident Response Teams for schools
The Wisconsin Department of Justice says its Office of School Safety has started training 12 Critical Incident Response Teams around the state to provide all schools access to regional support teams if a critical incident happens.
Madison school puts staff member on leave after bringing unloaded gun into building
An independent secondary school in Madison says it has placed a staff member on leave after they brought an unloaded gun into the building earlier this week.
'We must do better': MMSD superintendent issues statement following Texas school shooting
The leader of Madison schools says the heartbreak caused by the elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas is a pain that has become "all too familiar."
Biden orders flags lowered in memory Texas school shooting victims, will address country tonight
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden is ordering flags to be flown at half staff in memory of the 18 elementary school children and three teachers…
MMSD apologizes for teacher contracts with incorrect salary information
MMSD issued contracts to its teachers and support staff over the weekend with incorrect salary information for the ‘22/’23 school year. The contracts mistakenly listed lower salaries than what staff members are currently making MTI leaders claim.
Virtual summer school enrollment staying steady
MADISON - If you think your student could benefit from some extra education this summer, you have a couple of enrollment options. Wisconsin Virtual Learning has been around since 2003, with students in grades 8-12 able to earn high school…
Madison principal named 2022 Secondary Principal of the Year
The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators named Cherokee Middle School principal Dr. Anu Ebbe its 2022 Wisconsin Secondary Principal of the Year.
Going back to basics is the way forward for two interrelated educational efforts
The Driftless Folk School, a unique educational effort based on a century-old Scandinavian tradition, draws students and instructors from far and wide, including Madison.
The Driftless Folk School, a unique educational effort based on a century-old Scandinavian tradition, draws students and instructors from far and wide, including Madison.
Madison police receive, quickly discredit report of school shooting at Leopold Elementary
MADISON, Wis. -- The Madison Police Department says it received a report Wednesday afternoon about a school shooting at Leopold Elementary School that was quickly discredited. Police say they received the report at about 3 p.m. after students had already…
Sun Prairie schools to adjust mask requirements by grade level
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. -- Sun Prairie school officials are telling parents the district's guidance on wearing masks in class will change based on grade level once…
Dr. Ajay Sethi talks expiring mask mandate and what it means for schools
Dane County's mask mandate will be allowed to expire on March 1, but what does it mean for local schools as they now make their own decisions on mask policies?
Parent struggling with mental health source of Monona school threat, police say
MONONA, Wis. -- Monona police have taken a parent into protective custody following a bomb threat directed at One City Charter School. Monona Police…
Dangerous cold in forecast prompts some schools to cancel class for Wednesday
More than a dozen school districts in southern Wisconsin have already called off class for Wednesday morning with dangerously cold temperatures in the forecast.
Sauk Prairie teacher wins national award for eco-education program
Jenna McCann is one of only 12 teachers to receive the 'Harmony Hero' award
MERRIMAC, Wis.-- A lot of people think teaching is something that happens inside a classroom. But Jenna McCann knows some of the most important lessons happen outside.…
MMSD offering 15,000 COVID tests this weekend
MADISON, Wis. -- Time is running out before Madison schools lose thousands of COVID tests. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has given 15,000 PCR tests to the district, but those…
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