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Schools concerned about shooting

Laura Smith — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:26:03 GMT

The shooting on Crooks Street Thursday took place near two area schools. Police locked down those schools for safety reasons. But a nearby parochial school says they were never told about the incident. Click on the headline for the full story.

UWGB breaks ground on residence hall

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:01:53 GMT

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay held a groundbreaking Friday for its newest residence hall. Click the headline to read the full story.

UWGB taking furlough day Nov. 27

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:46:21 GMT

The day after Thanksgiving will be an unpaid day off for most University of Wisconsin-Green Bay employees, as the campus takes its first of four state-mandated furlough days. Click the headline to read the full story.

UW wants union petitions dismissed

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:41:14 GMT

A spokesman says the University of Wisconsin System will ask an agency to dismiss a union's request to move 130 academic staff members into collective bargaining units. Click the headline to read the full story.

UW-Madison in top 10 in study abroad

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:37:30 GMT

A new report says the University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks among the top ten schools for student participation in international study programs. Click the headline to read the full story.

Parents fighting for Catholic Central

Lindsay Veremis — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:52:58 GMT

Catholic Central parents and alumni gathered Tuesday night to create a plan they hope will keep the Appleton elementary school open. Click on the headline for more on this story.

Nobel winner to speak at Lawrence

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:08:35 GMT

Nobel Prize winner Thomas Steitz is scheduled to give the commencement address at Lawrence University next June. Click the headline to read the full story.

Board to review K-8 feasibility study

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:03:25 GMT

Green Bay School Board Monday will review a feasibility study on if Franklin Middle School should be made into a K-8 school. Click the headline to read the full story.

Decker reluctant on superintendent bill

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:35:25 GMT

Senate Majority Leader Russ Decker says he is reluctant to support a bill backed by fellow Democrat Gov. Jim Doyle to increase the power of Wisconsin's state superintendent.

Decker says schools bill needs support

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:29:32 GMT

Democratic Senate Majority Leader Russ Decker of Weston says he wants to see community support for a plan to allow the mayor of Milwaukee to take over that city's school district before it comes up for a vote.

Our Economy: The changing job market

Mark Leland — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:03:19 GMT

When the economy soured a year ago many who lost their jobs went back to school. Has more education paid off? FOX 11's Mark Leland checks out Our Economy: How Have We Changed?

Principals become ice cream sundaes

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:16:40 GMT

Some area principals are rewarding their kids in an unusual way for reading. Click the headline to read the full story.

Thriving older college students

Mark Leland — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:46:57 GMT

Your typical student at technical colleges these days are no longer just fresh out of high school, many have decades of real life experience. The age gap can make it difficult to fit in, but not with a little support. Click the headline for Mark Leland full story.

'On, Wisconsin!' turns 100

Scott A. Hurley — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:31:33 GMT

One of our state's most recognizable symbols is turning 100 years old this year. Scott Hurley has more on how you can help celebrate the anniversary of "On, Wisconsin!" online. Click the headline to see this fox11online.com Web Watch.

Control of Milwaukee schools changing?

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:59:59 GMT

A bill in the state Legislature to cede control of Milwaukee public schools to the mayor is set to be introduced on Wednesday. Click on the headline for the full story.

In the shadow of the Berlin Wall

Cameron Clark — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:33:37 GMT

On the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, two area women share their stories, growing up on either side of the infamous divider. Click the headline to see Cameron Clark's full report.

Governor Doyle signs education bills

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:59:20 GMT

Gov. Jim Doyle has signed a series of education reform bills designed to help Wisconsin compete for federal stimulus money.

Doyle applauds vote on education reforms

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:13:27 GMT

Gov. Jim Doyle says the Legislature's approval of removing a ban on using student test scores to evaluate teachers puts the state in better position to qualify for federal stimulus money.

Fire closes Seymour Middle School

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:37:51 GMT

Seymour Middle School will be closed Friday because of an overnight fire. Click on the headline for the full report.

Senate passes education reform bills

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:47:00 GMT

The Wisconsin Senate passed a series of education reform bills Thursday designed to make the state compete for nearly $4.5 billion in federal stimulus money.

Lawrence to rename building for Steitz

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:32:30 GMT

Lawrence University plans to rename an academic building after graduate Thomas Steitz, who recently won the Nobel Prize in chemistry. Click the headline to read the full story.

Senate approves regions for UW regents

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:11:42 GMT

The state Senate has approved a bill that would require at least half of the citizen members on the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents come from different parts of Wisconsin.

Multiple views of "Race to the Top"

Becky DeVries — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:01:10 GMT

Should student test scores play a key role in teacher evaluations? FOX 11's Becky DeVries takes a look at what changes, related to "Race to the Top," may mean for Wisconsin teachers, and how much the President's plan would impact our state.

Dental visits to at-risk schools

Mark Leland — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:43:34 GMT

While health care is undergoing the big debate, millions of people are suffering from a lack of oral health care. In the Greater Green Bay area an estimated 11,000 school age children don't have access to a dentist, but a local group is helping. FOX 11's Mark Leland has the story.

Obama talks education in Madison

Laura Smith — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:56:30 GMT

President Barack Obama is making a pitch for states to rewrite their education laws and is offering some $5 billion in education grants as leverage.

Text: Read President Obama's speech

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:46:34 GMT

Read the full text of President Barack Obama’s speech on education as delivered in Madison, Wisconsin on November 4, 2009.

Wis. chancellor finalist for new job

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:39:42 GMT

The chancellor of the University of Wisconsin Colleges and the UW-Extension is a finalist to become president of Morgan State University in Baltimore. Click on the headline for full story.

ACES to close Catholic Central

Lindsay Veremis — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:52:07 GMT

Appleton's Catholic school system, ACES Xavier, announced Tuesday it will be closing Catholic Central, one of its four elementary schools. Click on the headline for Lindsay Veremis' full report.

Lawmaker expresses stimulus concerns

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:37:40 GMT

A powerful Democratic Wisconsin state lawmaker sent U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan a letter outlining concerns he has with the Race to the Top education stimulus program. Click the headline to read the full story.

Obama visiting in school debate's midst

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:19:12 GMT

President Barack Obama's visit to Wisconsin on Wednesday comes as state lawmakers are considering a proposal to allow the mayor of Milwaukee to take over control of that city's struggling school district. Click the headline to read the full story.