Schools•5h•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•7h3D 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•11h5 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•11hWisconsin 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•12hWhy 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•12h5 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•14hFamily 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•14hSeeing 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•17hUMOS 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•YesterdayWisconsin 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 →
