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Morning Show

Meet Nut, an Egyptian Tortoise at the Henry Vilas Zoo. He is the second smallest species of...

Back to school with Henry Vilas Zoo Critter Connections

Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 5:19 AM CDT
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By Phoebe Murray
Open year-round, the zoo's 'winter' Critter Connections program begins Sept. 15.

Back To School

Sauk Prairie Middle School Counselor, Mindy Breunig, prepares for new students amid the start...

WI schools face shortage of mental health professionals, Sauk Prairie innovates to provide adequate care

Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 9:00 PM CDT
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By Erin Sullivan
The Sauk Prairie School District is continually seeking new ways to ensure there are adequate resources available for not only students and staff, but their families as well.

Back To School

During the pandemic the federal government allowed all students to get free school meals...

With no more universal free lunch, most families will have to reapply for benefits

Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 10:31 PM CDT
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By Gabriella Rusk
This school year, families will need to fill out the paperwork once again.

Back To School

The class of 2026 will officially kick off the fall semester with the return of classes...

UW Madison students return to the classroom for fall semester

Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 4:21 AM CDT
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By Phoebe Murray
UW Madison students return to campus for the first day of classes Wednesday.

Back To School

Jill Underly

One-on-one: State Superintendent gives expectations for upcoming school year

Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 2:18 PM CDT
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By Leigh Mills
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly spoke about the upcoming school year and her concerns for schools around the state as we come out of the pandemic.

Local

Evers calls for $2 billion increase in public school funding

Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 10:44 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday called for spending nearly $2 billion more on public K-12 schools, a plan released nine weeks before the election that is designed to allow school spending to increase without resulting in higher property taxes.

Back To School

The online structure will allow any family in the Diocese, and beyond, to receive catholic...

A new chapter begins for Catholic Diocese of Madison as students opt for virtual schooling

Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 3:58 AM CDT
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By Phoebe Murray
"It's a great model for a 21st century Catholic high school," says Catholic Schools superintendent Michael Lancaster.

Back To School

Experts say the best advice you can give to your children about making new friends is to have...

Help your student form new friendships this school year

Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 4:35 AM CDT
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By Gabriella Rusk
Experts say the best advice you can give to your children about making new friends is to have patience.

Back To School

Students at One City Schools head back to the classroom on Thursday

One City Schools welcomes students back to class

Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 5:25 PM CDT
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By Tim Elliott
Students were treated to a party-like atmosphere as they came back to class

Back To School

Parker High School welcomes freshman for orientation ahead of the district's first day on Friday.

Freshman arrive at Parker High ahead of Janesville’s first day of school

Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 12:24 PM CDT
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By Erin Sullivan
Freshman students headed into the classroom a day early in the School District of Janesville Thursday.

Back To School

Back to school traffic Monona

Back to school traffic safety enforcement begins in Monona

Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 6:48 PM CDT
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By Camberyn Kelley
As the school year begins the city of Monona gets an influx of traffic. Although Monona is smaller than the city of Madison, it still receives about the same amount of traffic. The two cities will be teaming up to do more traffic enforcement.

Back To School

State trooper Dylan Strasburg making sure the rear emergency exit door alarm sounds when opened.

State troopers conducting thousands of mandatory bus inspections

Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 9:08 AM CDT
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By Phoebe Murray
State Patrol conducts about 12,000 safety inspections annually.

Back To School

Experts say two of the most important Back-to-School items you can buy are an insulated lunch...

Prevent foodborne illnesses when packing lunch

Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 7:30 AM CDT
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By Gabriella Rusk
Experts say two of the most important Back-to-School items you can buy are an insulated lunch box and something to keep your child’s lunch cold.

Back To School

Clothes, shoes, and backpacks top the list of items families will be purchasing for the new...

Looking to save on back-to-school clothes? Shop Labor Day weekend sales

Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 9:33 AM CDT
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By Gabriella Rusk
Clothes, shoes, and backpacks top the list of items families will be purchasing for the new school year.

Back To School

As part of the program, each of the participating students receive fifteen 'just right' books...

Young reader readiness at Belleville Elementary

Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 7:37 AM CDT
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By Phoebe Murray
The summer reading program developed by a Belleville Elementary literacy coach aims to keep young minds engaged and reading until they return to the classroom.

Back To School

Back to school haircuts

Madison business gives free haircuts, school supplies to families in need

Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 9:22 PM CDT
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By Gillian Rawling
A near east side Madison barber shop offered free hair cuts for students from elementary to high school age Monday afternoon.

Back To School

As families gear up to get back into the morning lunch-making routine, many caregivers are...

How to save money when packing your student’s lunch

Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 8:49 AM CDT
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By Gabriella Rusk
As families gear up to get back into the morning lunch-making routine, many caregivers are hoping to save money at the grocery store.

Back To School

Each delivery of clothing is placed in a hand-made pillow case wrapped in ribbon.

Middleton-based non-profit ramps up clothing donations for children in need

Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 5:32 AM CDT
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By Phoebe Murray
The non-profit fills as many orders as they can but are limited by donations.

Back To School

Sun Prairie West High School opens

A new school opens in Sun Prairie along with two others

Updated: Aug. 28, 2022 at 10:54 PM CDT
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By Camberyn Kelley
Sun Prairie West High School held its grand opening earlier today alongside two other schools in the district. The school will welcome 13-hundred students and more than a hundred staff when they start next month. Many families came together to see the three story building today.

Back To School

Wisconsin BBB gives tips for back to school technology shopping

Updated: Aug. 27, 2022 at 10:29 AM CDT
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By Gillian Rawling
As the demand for classroom technology increases, the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau (BBB) said online customers are more vulnerable than ever to shopping scams.

Back To School

Shilagh Mirgain recommends parents focus on what she calls the “three A’s”: attention,...

UW psychologist: How the “three A’s” can prepare your kid for school

Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 at 8:00 AM CDT
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By Erin Sullivan
As the first day of school approaches for many south-central Wisconsin students, a UW Health psychologist has some advice to help make the transition a smooth one. Shilagh Mirgain recommends parents focus on what she calls the “three A’s”: attention, achievement, and acknowledgment.

Back To School

Tips on making healthy and affordable school lunches.

UW Health: Growing minds require more fruits and vegetables during the school year

Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 6:52 PM CDT
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By Marcus Aarsvold
Growing minds require more fruits and vegetables during the school year

Back To School

MMSD Superintendent Carlton Jenkins

One-on-One: MMSD superintendent addresses staffing, moving forward from the pandemic

Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 6:07 PM CDT
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By Leigh Mills
Madison Metropolitan School District Superintendent Dr. Carlton Jenkins talked in depth on a number of topics ahead of the school year, including staffing concerns and transparency questions from families.

Back To School

More than 400 new teachers gather for a 2-day orientation event hosted by MMSD

MMSD making last-minute push to hire new teachers before the upcoming school year

Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 10:39 AM CDT
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By Tim Elliott
MMSD needs to hire 140 more teachers

Back To School

Rachel Hulsey is getting her 4th grade classroom ready for students at West Middleton...

Teachers navigate cost to create classrooms, save money

Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 8:43 AM CDT
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By Gabriella Rusk
According to Adopt a Classroom, educators spend an average of $750 of their own money each year.
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