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Lake Geneva teachers who publicly resigned return to former school for meeting

A capacity crowd watched two Central-Denison Elementary teachers resign six months ago. Those teachers came back to Cen-Den Tuesday night to speak at another school board meeting.

Lake Geneva, WI · 2d

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Racine Case one win away from state championship game

Prior to 2023, Racine Case had never won a playoff game. Now, the Eagles are practicing for the state semifinals and sit one win away from playing for a state championship.

Racine, WI · 2d

The Center Square

Most Milwaukee students not attending MPS schools

(The Center Square) – For the first time, most students in Milwaukee are not attending one of Milwaukee’s public schools. Marquette University Law School senior fellow Alan Borsuk published his research in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Wednesday. "Half of the children who live in the city of Milwaukee and who receive publicly funded education are enrolled in the Milwaukee Public Schools system. And half are enrolled in schools that are not part of MPS," Borsuk wrote. "It’s a reality with major implications." Borsuk's research shows that there are 104,363 students in Milwaukee this year. He said that about half, a little more than 50,000 go to either private voucher schools or public charter schools. "More than 50,000 Milwaukee students are now getting education outside of MPS schools. Whether you like school choice programs or not, whether you like or dislike the impact of school choice on the conventional public school systems, you can’t ignore the reality: None of those 50,000-plus children were assigned to go to non-MPS schools. Such assignments would be against the law. The kids are there by choice," Borsuk added. Will Flanders, with the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, said the choice part of Borsuk's

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Milwaukee private school released K4 student to wrong guardian

The autistic, non-verbal student was released and found with a group of students and was returned in a matter of minutes, school leaders say

Milwaukee, WI · 2d

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A new way to connect: American Sign Language Club comes to ACHS

Founded by students, the new American Sign Language Club aims to teach others a different way to communicate and connect with those around them. Students at Antioch Community High School are finding a new way to connect with others through the school’s newest club. Seniors Tyler Eppers and Alyn Appelt started the American Sign Language Club and serve as co-presidents. They asked Tracy Aleckson, a hearing itinerant at Antioch Community High School who helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students, to sponsor the club.

Antioch, IL · 1d

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Justin Gumm of Hamilton High School selected as Packers Coach of the Week

The Green Bay Packers have announced that Justin Gumm of Hamilton High School in Sussex, Wis., has been named the Packers High School Coach of the Week. Gumm, in his seventh season as head coach at Hamilton, has his undefeated 12-0 Chargers preparing for the WIAA Division 1 state semifinals as the program looks to reach the state championship game for just the second time in school history. Following a 4-6 record in his inaugural season, Gumm has built Hamilton into a perennial Division 1 power, compiling a 60-12 record over the past six seasons.

Sussex, WI · 2d

FOX6Now.com Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Schools financial crises pile up as questions loom

MILWAUKEE - The Chief Financial Officer for Milwaukee Public Schools is MIA. Is she on paid leave? Unpaid leave? What was her role in a demolition bid the district was about to award to a Chicago firm for 5 times the cost of a local bidder? What about the $450,000 stolen by a con-artist in a bank fraud case? This week on Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Nicole Herzog are joined by FOX6's Jason Calvi to break down the long list of financial crises facing MPS and what we still don't know about those in charge of managing one of the state's largest reservoirs of public money.

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Assata alternative school closing after 34 years, over declining enrollment

Assata alternative school closing after 34 years, over declining enrollment. The school citing declining enrollment as the main cause of the closure. The last day will be Nov 30.

Milwaukee, WI · 22h

royalpurplenews.com

Citizens vote down school district referendum

*Editor’s Note: Percentages are rounded to the nearest tenth and write-ins are excluded. Whitewater Unified School District $5.5 million four-year non recurring referendum. In addition to political government races, the Whitewater community voted on the Whitewater Unified School District’s (WUSD) $5.5 million four-year nonrecurring referendum. With 47.5% voting...

Whitewater, WI · 4d

wisconsinrightnow.com

Rep. Lindee Brill: Democrats Promised to End Vouchers as MPS Share Falls Below Half

Fewer than half of Milwaukee children who receive a publicly funded education now attend Milwaukee Public Schools, a first that comes as Democrats prepare to take full control of state government. Alan J. Borsuk, senior fellow in law and public policy at Marquette Law School, reported the shift Wednesday in...

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Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent addresses finances, safety and declining enrollment

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius outlined her vision for the district’s future during a “State of Our Schools” address, pointing to progress while acknowledging challenges involving student achievement, finances, staffing, safety and enrollment. Cassellius, who has led Wisconsin’s largest school district since March...

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Williams Bay parents relieved after voters choose to continue school referendum

Williams Bay is the only school district out of four in Walworth County where voters approved a school referendum. However, both parents and administrators believe the state education funding model needs to change.

Williams Bay, WI · 1d

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Milwaukee Schools Lean Too Hard on Special Ed Referrals, Consultants Warn

Outside consultants who reviewed Milwaukee Public Schools’ special education referrals and disciplinary transfers say the district appears to be leaning too heavily on both, pointing instead to a need for more direct support when students act out in class. The consultants have proposed building a behavioral rapid response team and expanding early childhood education as ways to cut down on referrals they consider unnecessary.

Milwaukee, WI · 2d

CBS 58

'I’m concerned, but guardedly optimistic': MPS board agrees to close Assata alternative high school, 55 students will need placement

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — An MPS school board committee officially agreed Thursday, Nov. 12, to mutually end the contract with Assata High School, an alternative high school. Assata will close its doors Nov. 30. For 34 years, Assata has educated students who were otherwise at risk of not graduating.

Milwaukee, WI · 23h

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Bay Port boys basketball to play in Deer District Prep Showcase

(DEER DISTRICT) – Wisconsin’s next generation of basketball stars will take center court at Fiserv Forum on Saturday, Jan. 2, as the third annual Deer District Prep Showcase returns for a full day of high school basketball action. Hosted by Fiserv Forum and Bound Wisconsin, the event will bring together 12 of the state’s top boys basketball teams for six exciting matchups, giving student-athletes the opportunity to compete at Milwaukee’s premier sports and entertainment venue. From thrilling finishes to standout individual performances, the showcase has quickly become an exciting annual event for players, coaches and basketball fans across the state.

Milwaukee, WI · 15h

Racine Lutheran season ends with heartbreaking loss in sectional final

RACINE — Cohen Kraus played in Racine Lutheran High School’s WIAA Division 5 third-round playoff game against Lake Country Lutheran with a separated right shoulder. He almost willed the Crusaders to a victory anyway. After a field goal by the Lightning, the senior left-handed quarterback drove Lutheran 69...

Racine, WI · 4d

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