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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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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

TMJ4 News

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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 · 19h

GazetteXtra

Janesville teachers' union not thrilled with pay arrangement, seeks district revamp of wage schedule

JANESVILLE — The Janesville School District’s teachers union is not thrilled with the wage agreement it has reached with the district the last few years, and the union is now calling the district to resume substantive talks on a new compensation schedule. The message comes via a public statement the Janesville Education Association released this week following the Janesville School Board approving a certified staff wage increase for union members of 2.63% — a “cost of living” increase in the coming budget year. The pact came out of the lack of a formal agreement between the two sides after three bargaining sessions. JEA President Laura Mattison said that for some teachers, that equates to a cost-of-living increase that leaves them with a salary that’s less than what they earned last year if they factor in the increase they’re also paying for health care costs. Some district employees, like Mattison, a foreign languages teacher with 21 years of educational service, find themselves working second jobs to make extra money — all while working more hours with larger classroom loads and a growing load of professional development responsibilities. “Three negotiation rounds and they didn’t bring a different offer to any of the

Janesville, WI · 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 · 1d

GazetteXtra

Norovirus closes Consolidated Elementary doors until at least Nov. 16

JANESVILLE — The Milton School District closed one of its elementary schools for the rest of the week because of a norovirus outbreak. Norovirus is more commonly known as the stomach flu. Late Wednesday, the district announced the closure of Consolidated Elementary because “more than 35%” of its student population had been sickened by norovirus. The District decided on this course of action after consultation with District Nurse Melissa Forrett and the Rock County Health Department. No other schools have been affected yet, according to the district. The district plans to open the school Monday. Superintendent Jeremy Bilhorn said that at the start of Wednesday, there were 30 students who were absent from the illness. Throughout the day, that number continued to climb as more students were sickened with the norovirus and were sent home. Bilhorn could not confirm the exact total at the end of the school day. “We noticed the numbers rose pretty high today,” Bilhorn said. The district will monitor reported absences at other schools and any ahead of Monday at Consolidated. “The idea is to take in account student safety, and best practice and guidance from our county health department,” Bilhorn said. Consolidated Elementary, the district’s

Janesville, WI · 1d

TMJ4 News

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

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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 · 1d

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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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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 · 8h

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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

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Build first, close later: MPS superintendent pitches new approach to school facilities

Milwaukee Public Schools wants to suggest a list of new buildings and schools targeted for investment or renovation before it closes any schools, Superintendent Brenda Cassellius said at the Great Schools Committee meeting Monday night. “We do not want to come with a list of closing,” Cassellius said. “We want...

Milwaukee, WI · 2d

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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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Assata High School in Milwaukee to close at end of November

MILWAUKEE - Assata High School in Milwaukee will permanently close on Nov. 30. According to a letter the principal of Assata High School sent to parents, the decision was made due to declining enrollment, which included falling short of the required Third Friday enrollment count. "We understand this news may...

Milwaukee, 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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'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 · 17h

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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MPS superintendent delivers State of our Schools address Thursday

MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius delivered the State of our Schools address on Thursday morning, Nov. 12 at Discovery World. Attendees included MPS community members, elected officials, philanthropic figures, business leaders, and members of the Milwaukee community. State of our Schools address. What they're saying:. Cassellius...

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