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The main entrance at Monroe Elementary School is now more secure than ever before.

‘Secure Pathways’ project nearly complete at Janesville schools

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 10:26 PM CDT
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By Gabriella Rusk
The 2020 district referendum funded security upgrades at all 18 academic buildings.

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Darlington Elementary/Middle School earned a 2023 National Blue Ribbon award for Exemplary...

Two southern Wisconsin schools earn national Blue Ribbon awards

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:24 PM CDT
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By Nick Viviani
Two southern Wisconsin schools earned a blue ribbon for their academic performance or ability to close their achievement gaps, the U.S. Department of Education revealed.

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First grade teachers at Dodgeville Elementary are offering the "Handle with Care" resource to...

First grade teacher offers ‘Handle with Care’ resource for Dodgeville Elementary families

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 4:18 PM CDT
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By Mackenzie Davis
A first grade teacher at Dodgeville Elementary School is hoping to bridge the gap between home and school by increasing communication with parents.

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Sennett Middle School's principal drives a school bus on Sept. 6, 2023.

Madison principal fills in as school bus driver, as ongoing shortage causes delays and disruptions

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 6:39 PM CDT
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By Michelle Baik
MMSD has had to get creative, after starting off the year troubled by an ongoing bus driver shortage.

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The Better Business Bureau recommends doing your own homework before finding someone to help...

Tips for hiring a tutor

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 10:00 AM CDT
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By Gabriella Rusk
With another school year underway, you may be looking to get a tutor for your child, especially if they struggle in subjects like reading or math.

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Dane County Sheriff's Office offers free active shooter training to schools, businesses and...

Dane Co. Sheriff’s Office offers active threat training in schools, businesses

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 10:50 AM CDT
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By Mackenzie Davis
The Dane Co. Sheriff’s Office partners with local public and private schools, businesses and churches to conduct free training for active shooter situations.

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Alex Schachter lost his son Alex during the Parkland, Florida school shooting. The parent's...

“Safety comes before education because you can’t teach dead kids,” Parkland parent says in message for Wisconsin lawmakers

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 10:57 PM CDT
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By Elizabeth Wadas
A recent move by the Wisconsin legislature is causing some outrage across the nation. The move is when lawmakers passed the biennial budget without including money to fund the Office of School Safety.

Morning Show

Tuition for the Edgewood program costs around $9,750 and can be completed in as few as 12 months.

Edgewood College program targeting aspiring teachers

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 4:35 AM CDT
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By Phoebe Murray
In just one year, Edgewood says you could earn your teaching license, master’s degree and have job placement.

Morning Show

Bascom Hall, Bascom Hill and the central University of Wisconsin-Madison campus are pictured in...

UW semester begins with urgent safety warning from campus police

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 11:58 AM CDT
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By Phoebe Murray
UWPD also introduced Wednesday morning two new therapy dogs, Charlie and Dusty.

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School districts in Southern Wisconsin are finding ways to provide for those families who are...

School food pantries assist families facing food insecurity

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 11:32 AM CDT
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By Gabriella Rusk
School districts in Southern Wisconsin are finding ways to provide for those families who are struggling with hunger with unique programs.

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Upgrading a laptop or tablet may be on your back-to-school to-do list, but experts say you...

Finding the best deals on Back-to-School tech devices

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 6:08 PM CDT
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By Gabriella Rusk
Upgrading a laptop or tablet may be on your back-to-school to-do list, but experts say you should wait and do your research before making a big purchase.

Morning Show

The City of Madison added 19 new hires to the roster for this school year for a total of 61...

Madison crossing guards urge cautious driving as school year begins

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 5:44 PM CDT
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By Phoebe Murray
The City of Madison Crossing Guard Program is urging drivers to be extra cautious as many schools reopen Tuesday.

Ready for School

Many scams involve asking for financial information, like getting a college student to sign up...

Beware of these scams targeting college students

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 5:38 PM CDT
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By Gabriella Rusk
Many scams involve asking for financial information, like getting a college student to sign up for a new credit card on campus.

Ready for School

First Student responded to reports of delays on Madison Metropolitan School District's first...

Bus delays reported for Madison students returning to school

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 5:09 PM CDT
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By Nick Viviani
The first day of school got off to a slower than expected start for Madison Metropolitan School District’s new bus provider.

Ready for School

State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jill Underly discusses the future of AI in schools.

Wisconsin State Superintendent says she’s excited about artificial intelligence

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 2:31 PM CDT
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By Leigh Mills
Dr. Jill Underly says schools are using artificial intelligence to prepare kids for their future.

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SSM Health: Tips for parents with children transitioning to a new school

Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 6:47 PM CDT
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By Mackenzie Davis
As students head back to class, health experts are reminding students and parents that it’s normal to experience those back to school jitters.

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ALERT DAY: Another hot & humid today on Tuesday with feel like conditions back near 100°

MMSD introduces “cool zones,” other changes amid high temps

Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 3:07 PM CDT
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By Benjamin Cadigan
Temperatures for the start of the school year on Tuesday are expected to hit 92° with high humidity, making air conditioning and hydration a necessity.

Morning Show

ReadyWisconsin is offering back-to-school safety tips as thousands of students head back to the...

ReadyWisconsin sharing back-to-school safety tips

Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 7:18 AM CDT
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By Phoebe Murray
ReadyWisconsin is asking families to take the following steps with their kids to help give them the tools needed for a new school year.

Ready for School

American Medical Response offers back to school driving safety tips

AAA offers safety driving tips for back to school

Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 5:00 AM CDT
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By Maria Lisignoli
It’s back to school time and with that means more traffic around school areas. A AAA Wisconsin representative shares some ways to curb unsafe driving in school zones and neighborhoods and it starts with slowing down.

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After nearly 20 years students will fill Richland Co. schoolhouse

Updated: Sep. 3, 2023 at 5:44 PM CDT
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By Shaina Nijhawan
The newly established Bethlehem Lutheran Academy will offer 2-K, 3-K, and 4-K programs this fall.

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Time

Getting students back on a sleep schedule is important for learning

Updated: Sep. 3, 2023 at 5:00 AM CDT
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By Mark McPherson
There’s a lot that goes into getting kids ready to go back to school, that includes one big change in their daily routine.

Ready for School

Teacher's wish lists

Teacher’s wish lists help fund school projects

Updated: Sep. 3, 2023 at 5:00 AM CDT
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By Maria Lisignoli
Many teachers are preparing to return to their classrooms, and some need your help to do it, that’s why some teachers put out Amazon wish lists with supplies for their classrooms.

Ready for School

New school weapon detection system makes its way to the Midwest

Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 8:15 PM CDT
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By Elizabeth Wadas
A new weapon detection system is popping up at schools in the Midwest.

Ready for School

FDA warns parents of e-cigarettes marketed to kids

FDA warns parents of vaping devices disguised as toys, school supplies

Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 8:09 PM CDT
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By Elizabeth Wadas
The FDA is warning parents and teachers to watch out for e-cigarettes that look like toys and school supplies.

Ready for School

Some of Middleton’s littlest learners ease into new classrooms

Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 6:58 PM CDT
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By Shaina Nijhawan
Kindergarten teacher at West Middleton Elementary Amanda Scheer says her students feel a lot of emotions as they enter the classroom for the first time.
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