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State Dems speak out against budget

Kelly Schlicht, FOX 11 News — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:24:53 GMT

State Democrats spoke out Monday about what they say are budget alternatives, ahead of the Legislature’s debate of the state budget Tuesday.

New teachers learn while they teach

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:00:01 GMT

Social studies teacher Sam Van Hefty wanted his eighth-grade students to understand just how outnumbered the Americans were at the outset of the Revolutionary War.

Schools amp up security features

Kelly Schlicht, FOX 11 News — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:50:49 GMT

With halls empty for summer break, the Green Bay Area Public School District took steps this week to improve safety systems.

Memo explains school spending increase

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:08:44 GMT

A new memo from the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau explains that the $150 per-student spending increase that's part of the state budget would amount to a $100 bump in the first year.

Walker urged to reconsider regent post

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:42:37 GMT

Gov. Scott Walker refused to say Thursday why he withdrew his nomination to the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents of a UW-Platteville student who signed a petition to recall him from office.

Walker pulls student regent nomination

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:55:28 GMT

Gov. Scott Walker refused to say Thursday why he withdrew his nomination to the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents of a UW-Platteville student who signed a petition to recall him from office.

UWM builds mobile apps for nonprofits

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:49:38 GMT

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has started a new lab that creates mobile phone apps for school researchers and area nonprofits.

Billboards call out local legislators

Chad Doran, FOX 11 News — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:11:59 GMT

Some local Republican lawmakers are being targeted by fellow conservatives over school choice.

Gov. discusses voucher expansion

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:58:04 GMT

Gov. Scott Walker said Tuesday he was comfortable with expanding Wisconsin's school voucher program slowly, and he also stands by the agreement he and Republican lawmakers reached about the program's future growth.

Donations for children's garden

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:59:35 GMT

A new educational and healthy space will soon make its way to the Brown County Central Library.

Summer school used for advancement

Kelly Schlicht, FOX 11 News — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:47:46 GMT

Many area students will spend their summers hitting the books. But, it’s not because they failed a class last school year.

3 named to UW System Board of Regents

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 22:26:15 GMT

Gov. Scott Walker has made three appointments to the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents.

Student loan rate increase looms

Kelly Schlicht, FOX 11 News — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:34:10 GMT

Another deadline is looming for lawmakers in Washington. This time it affects college students. Students and parents locally say they've been nervously watching the student loan rate debate unfold.

Teacher allegedly drunk on field trip

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:43:54 GMT

A fourth-grade teacher who passed out on a field trip and was later found to be legally drunk isn't likely to face criminal charges, police said Monday.

Wis. FFA membership hits 29-year high

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:01:24 GMT

Interest in careers in farming and related businesses, such as genetic engineering, food science and landscaping, has helped boost membership in FFA to a 29-year high in Wisconsin, leaders said.

Rube Goldberg machine coming to museum

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:00:00 GMT

There's a new exhibit heading to the Above & Beyond Children's Museum in downtown Sheboygan.

UWSP students making fine art paper

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 09:00:00 GMT

Stevens Point's newest paper production company could rival French fine art paper makers.

Marquette partners with Milw. VA center

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:30:27 GMT

Marquette University is partnering with the Milwaukee VA Medical Center to help fill the growing need for nurses at Veterans Affairs hospitals.

Log cabin restored to former glory

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 21:28:29 GMT

The log cabin of Fort Howard Elementary School has been restored to its former glory.

Graduation speech controversy

Kelly Schlicht, FOX 11 News — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:55:53 GMT

A graduation speech with references to God and prayer has upset some in one local community.

St. Anthony renovations almost done

Angela Kelly, FOX 11 News — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:35:05 GMT

The end of the school year is marking a new beginning for students and staff at St. Anthony Catholic School in Oconto Falls, which was damaged by a fire last year.

School accused of discrimination

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:08:26 GMT

A man who says Regis Catholic Schools in Eau Claire rescinded an offer to hire him as president has filed a state discrimination complaint.

UW System regents support pay raise

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:26:03 GMT

The University of Wisconsin System regents approved a proposal Friday that could eventually lead to pay raises for all UW System employees.

Breaking down the voucher plan

Beth Jones, FOX 11 News — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:52:44 GMT

As a plan works through the state Legislature to expand school vouchers statewide some districts are already preparing.

Assembly OKs veterans registration bill

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 22:58:47 GMT

he Wisconsin Assembly has approved a bipartisan bill that would give veterans priority over other students when they register for University of Wisconsin System and state technical college classes.

Move to quash journalism center bashed

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:46:41 GMT

A conservative radio talk show host and a moderate Republican state senator are both bashing a move to quash an investigative journalism center on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.

Schultz looks to change voucher deal

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:41:37 GMT

The private school voucher expansion deal may run into some problems among Republicans in the state Senate.

Walker, GOP leaders stand by vouchers

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:06:21 GMT

Gov. Scott Walker and Republicans who crafted a deal allowing the statewide expansion of private school vouchers stood by their plan Thursday, despite promises from a moderate GOP senator who said he and others would attempt to limit the program's growth.

UW considers flexible degree options

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:07:49 GMT

University of Wisconsin System regents have been presented with two choices for working adults hoping to finish college degrees with the systems' new Flexible Option program.

UW regents blame lack of transparency

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:40:30 GMT

A legislative move to slash the University of Wisconsin System's budget might have been averted had system officials been more transparent about its financial status, several regents told UW leaders Thursday.