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High school football schedules for Central Wisconsin, including Marawood and Valley Football teams
The summer is in full swing, and that means Wisconsin high school football is heading our way soon. The 2024 season will begin in a month, meaning players will be returning to fields for practice in the near future. First games are scheduled for Aug. 22-23, with the regular season ending in mid-October....
New Study Finds Wisconsin Public Schools Are Some Of The Best In The U.S.
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – According to a WalletHub survey released this week, Wisconsin’s public school systems rank fifth out of all 50 states. The study considered several dozen quality and safety-related indicators, including graduation rates, test scores, and student-to-teacher ratios. According to the study, Wisconsin ranked in the top five in several testing areas, including math scores, median SAT scores, and dropout rates.
Even if they didn’t apply, some Wisconsin students to get admission offers from UW schools
Incoming high school seniors, check your inboxes: You may have just gotten into college without even applying. Ten of the state's public universities will send acceptance letters starting next week through a new "direct admissions" program. Eligible students at participating schools will be automatically admitted to universities based on their grades and coursework at the end of their junior year, essentially bypassing the traditional application process. ...
Cooke campaign: 20 local educators endorse campaign for congress
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Cooke for Congress announced the endorsement of 20 active and retired educators representing a broad swathe of school districts and institutions from across Western Wisconsin. “I am a proud product of Eau Claire public schools and have been profoundly shaped by the education I...
Legislative committee on future of UW draws skepticism, hope
The state Legislature has formed a study committee to discuss possible reforms and restructuring of the Universities of Wisconsin. The committee includes four state lawmakers, two Republicans and two Democrats, and 14 other members, including business leaders, professors, and current and former administrators, selected by the Legislature’s Republican leadership.
Heavy Metal Summer Experience gives students foray into the trades
A dozen high school students completed a course working alongside union trades workers in the mechanical, sheet metal and electrical construction fields. It’s the first program of its kind held in the state of Wisconsin. De Pere-based Tweet/Garot Mechanical hosted its first-ever Heavy Metal Summer Experience and invited high...
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