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Teens' reading and math scores have stagnated, US test results show
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (534+ words) Indeed, the 13-year-olds who took the national test experienced the pandemic's disruption during formative elementary years of schooling. In a few years, they will have graduated " and they may still be behind. "The 13-year-olds who took this assessment last year…...
UW students worried new proposed gen ed categories could nix ethnic studies requirement
8+ mon, 1+ hour ago (670+ words) MADISON, Wis. " The Universities of Wisconsin released its new proposed core general education requirements to comply with Wisconsin Act 15 " and some students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are concerned about the future of the school's undergraduate ethnic studies requirement as…...
UW-Madison clarifies ethnic studies requirement, no removal underway
8+ mon, 1+ hour ago (314+ words) The University of Wisconsin-Madison's student governance body clarified that the ethnic studies requirement will not be eliminated. The clarification followed a student council meeting addressing concerns raised by faculty and students. The ethnic studies requirement will be included under the…...
Christian Watson Signs Contract Extension
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (112+ words) news8000. com News 8+ 24/7 Live Stream Christian Watson Signs Contract Extension Lincoln Middle School to be Converted into Housing State Track & Field Begins Tomorrow Viroqua agriculture teacher crowned 2026 Miss Wisconsin USA Rep. Tara Johnson giving away gas cards at political event targeting…...
Former Lincoln Middle School to become affordable housing complex
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (139+ words) " The former Lincoln Middle School in La Crosse will be converted into 51 affordable apartment units called Heritage Lofts at Lincoln Middle School " Construction begins next January with completion expected the following year " The historic building closed in 2023 due to a…...
Universities of Wisconsin Approve 2 Percent Tuition Increase
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (118+ words) news8000. com News 8+ 24/7 Live Stream Chipotle Giving Out 53, 000 Free Burritos 1 Killed in Shooting at High School Graduation Trump Nominates Todd Blanche for Attorney General Viroqua agriculture teacher crowned 2026 Miss Wisconsin USA Rep. Tara Johnson giving away gas cards at political event…...
Teacher Crowned Miss Wisconsin USA
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (116+ words) news8000. com News 8+ 24/7 Live Stream UWL Preparing for State Track Meet Evers Highlights Dairy Industry Texas Man Sentenced for Child Enticement in Monroe County UPDATE: Fed Ex to close French Island facility August 1 as part of network restructuring First Great River…...
Consumer headlines: Job openings hit two-year high
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (120+ words) news8000. com News 8+ 24/7 Live Stream Underwater hockey becoming more popular Eye on Entertainment: 'Paranormal Activity' hits the stage Consumer headlines: Job openings hit two-year high UPDATE: Fed Ex Ship Center on French Island closing permanently August 1 First Great River Market in…...
Cowley Hall demolition underway at UW-La Crosse
1+ week, 1+ day ago (112+ words) news8000. com News 8+ 24/7 Live Stream Trump admin backs off DOJ weaponization fund Trump will visit Chippewa Falls Friday in first visit to Wisconsin since winning 2024 election Road work on WIS 88 in Buffalo County starts tomorrow First comprehensive Upper Mississippi River study…...