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Education, Pathways to success

Lakeshore College summer camp introduces children and teens to hands-on, in-demand jobs

by Miranda Dunlap / Wisconsin Watch July 3, 2026July 2, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

The annual camp offers students age 11-18 the opportunity to explore careers in culinary arts, manufacturing and information technology.

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Hmong American Peace Academy received national recognition for exceptional performance. How did it do it?

by Alex Klaus / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service March 12, 2026March 11, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Guest opinion: After-school programs are essential. Wisconsin should fund them that way.

by Daniel Gage February 26, 2026May 21, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Wisconsin becomes 36th state to limit cellphones in schools

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Justice & Safety

Police arrest father of shooter at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press and Todd Richmond / Associated Press May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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A Lac du Flambeau tribe child was violently bullied at school. Now his mother is speaking out.

by Hannah Davis-Reid / WXPR November 8, 2024November 8, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Education, Government

Elections can be polarizing. How are Wisconsin teachers bringing them into the classroom?

by Nadia Scharf / Green Bay Press-Gazette October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear challenge to governor on school funding

by Jack Kelly / Wisconsin Watch October 7, 2024October 10, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Does the federal government prohibit whole milk from being served in schools?

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch December 19, 2023December 19, 2023 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Is the average salary for teachers in the Milwaukee School District $69,000?

by Jacob Alabab-Moser / Wisconsin Watch August 22, 2023August 23, 2023 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Were less than 15% of Milwaukee Public Schools fourth- and eighth-grade students proficient in reading and math in 2022?

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch August 22, 2023August 22, 2023 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Are only 2% of students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Black?

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch June 22, 2023June 22, 2023 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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