Schools•2h•1 min readThe best Halloween movies for scaredy-cats who hate horrorHere are 25 movies to watch this spooky season that promise thrills without too many chills.Katherine LangfordContinue reading
Schools•4h3D printer safety in classrooms: 8 ways to protect studentsUL Research Institutes reports on 3D printer safety in classrooms, outlining 8 tips to reduce exposure to hazardous pollutants generated during printing.Read story →
Schools•8h5 Racine County high school girls stars of the week: Oct. 30 editionStandouts from the cross country course and volleyball court highlight this week's honorees for the Racine County girls Supernova.Read story →
Schools•9hWisconsin college admissions law spurs worries of ‘gaming’ the systemThe Wisconsin Guarantee promises top high schoolers admission to UW-Madison, but some officials say it’s created perverse incentives and other challenges.Read story →
Schools•9hWhy are polls sometimes wrong? - Ask Your Science TeacherAnswer: Political polls nationwide are remarkably accurate. You will notice that they always say something like “this poll has an accuracy of plus or minus 3 to 5 percent." The secret, and it really is not a secret, is that…Read story →
Schools•10h5 Madison area high school boys sports stars of the week: Oct. 30 editionSeveral area cross country runners became state qualifiers during the past week of high school boys sports action. Vote for your favorite performer to win this week's Supernova crown.Read story →
Schools•11hFamily Yard Fall To-Dos(NAPSI)—Fall’s a paw-some time to enjoy your family yard—and prep it for a lush spring, say the experts at The TurfMutt Foundation, which advocates for outdoor living and the care and stewardship of yards, parks, schoolyards and other green spaces,…Read story →
Schools•11hSeeing the Benefits of an Eye Exam(NAPSI)—Most people remember receiving vision screenings at school; a simple test to determine whether a student was seeing well or needed glasses. What some don’t realize is that staying current on eye exams should be a lifelong habit. It is…Read story →
Schools•14hUMOS to lay off 44 employeesMilwaukee-based nonprofit UMOS Inc. (United Migrant Opportunity Services) will lay off 44 full-time employees who work at the organization’s headquarters at 2701 S. Chase Ave., according to a WARN notice filed with the state of Wisconsin. The layoffs are prompted by the loss of a Wisconsin Works...Read story →
Schools•22hWisconsin colleges reeling from surprise cut to federal childcare fundingStudents at Madison College and UW-Madison have relied on the federal grant to make on-campus childcare affordable so they can finish their degrees.Read story →
Schools•YesterdayWhen a new UW system president will be chosenThe UW Board of Regents has announced a closed-door meeting to consider a search committee’s recommendation for the next president, who will lead the 165,000-student, 13-university UW system.Read story →
NewSchools•44mMarquette High School gets Play of the Week plaque for 'Miller Time'Marquette University quarterback Ben Schroeder passes to Christian Miller who runs it 45 yards to the end zone Friday night-- taking the Hilltoppers to a victory over Madison Memorial.Read story →
Schools•22hWisconsin colleges reeling from surprise cut to federal childcare fundingStudents at Madison College and UW-Madison have relied on the federal grant to make on-campus childcare affordable so they can finish their degrees.Read story →
