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WI Kindergarten Student Killed In Bus Crash At Silver Spring School

The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a involving a bus crash that left a kindergardener dead Thursday morning.

Waukesha Kindergarten Teacher 'Has Such A Heart For Her Students'

"She always made learning fun and perfectly planned the days to help her kids reach their goals!"

Waukesha Teacher Gets Special Shout-Out: Meet Michelle Sanderfoot!

"She goes beyond traditional teaching by creating engaging activities that foster a love for learning."

Enrollment Jumps By Nearly 1,600 At Waukesha County Technical College

The increase accounts for nearly 1,600 students and will translate to a direct benefit for local employers, said WCTC's John McGreal.

'Rainbowland' Teacher Sues Waukesha Schools On First Amendment Claims

A federal civil lawsuit filed Tuesday accuses the Waukesha School District of retaliating against a teacher for practicing free speech.

Back To School: Waukesha 2023-24 School Calendar

Parents in Waukesha can mark the first day of school coming in September.

WCTC To Offer New Certificates In Artificial Intelligence And Data Analytics

Waukesha County Technical College announced plans to offer new certificates in the fall about artificial intelligence and data analytics.

Waukesha 'Rainbowland' Teacher Says District Plans To Fire Her

After the song "Rainbowland" was deemed too controversial for a Waukesha school concert, the teacher who suggested it says she's being fired

Waukesha County Technical College To Welcome Lakeland University-Waukesha Center To Pewaukee Campus

Lakeland will relocate its Milwaukee Cente to WCTC’s main Pewaukee campus and become the Lakeland University-Waukesha Center ahead of fall.

Waukesha Teacher Who Suggested 'Rainbowland' For Concert Put On Leave

After Waukesha school leaders deemed a song too controversial for a 1st-grade concert, many Patch readers were left scratching their heads.

Waukesha Students And Teachers Recognized By 2023 Herb Kohl Awards

One Waukesha elementary school principal was also among 16 principals statewide selected for the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation awards.

Is 'Rainbowland' Too Controversial For Waukesha's First Graders?

Is the song "Rainbowland" by Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton too controversial for Waukesha's first graders? Take Patch's poll and let us know.

'Rainbowland' Too Controversial For Waukesha First Graders: District

The Miley Cyrus song was requested for a first-grade music show, but school officials determined the lyrics went against a district policy.

Waukesha Co. Technical College Gears Up For Spring Open House On Thursday

See the latest announcement from the Waukesha County Technical College.

Waukesha County Exec Becomes New Lake Country Classical Academy Authorizer

Farrow formerly served as the state chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin.

Waukesha School Board Adopts Controversial Parental Rights Resolution

A resolution with a list of "parental rights" was passed by the Waukesha School Board despite concerns about its impacts on LGBTQ youth.

Waukesha Schools Close For Winter Storm Warning

Several school districts in southeast Wisconsin announced closures ahead of a winter storm warning that begins Thursday morning.

WCTC To Celebrate Fall 2022 Graduates At Commencement Saturday

Here are details from Waukesha County Technical College for its Saturday commencement.

Tribal University May Sever Relationship With Lake Country Classical

The tribal university wants the Hillsdale charter school to renounce reported racist and derogatory comments by Hillsdale's Larry Arnn.

Waukesha County Technical College Gearing Up For Fall Open House

See the latest announcement from the Waukesha County Technical College.

School District Of Waukesha Sells 2 Buildings To Carroll University

The School District of Waukesha accepted an offer from Carroll University to buy Randall STEM Elementary and an administration building.

Waukesha Schools Considers Selling Elementary Building And Offices

The School District of Waukesha will host an information meeting on Wednesday to discuss possibly selling Randall STEM Elementary School.

Uneasy Start To The School Year In Politically Charged Waukesha

Some teachers and staff have opted to leave the district because of what they see as a hostile environment.

Waukesha Students Named Merit Scholarship Winners In June

High school seniors in Waukesha won scholarships for four years of undergraduate study after writing essays about their achievements.

Waukesha Schools Offer Resources To Families After Uvalde Shooting

The district grieved for families who lost loved ones in the Texas school massacre, the superintendent said in a letter to parents.

Waukesha Teacher Awarded For Helping Make Schools LGBTQ+ Safe

After winning a statewide award, Greta Voit wants to continue building a school community where every student has a sense of belonging.

Waukesha Schools Among Top 100 WI High Schools: U.S. News

Several Waukesha high schools were ranked for factors like college readiness, academic performance and graduation rates in a survey.

'Controversial' Sign Ban Could Restrict Waukesha Student Speech: ACLU

Reports that some political signs were allowed over others in Waukesha schools could violate students' speech rights, advocates said.

Bed Bug Found In Waukesha Elementary School, Not Infested: SDW

After a bed bug hitchhiked into a, school officials said that the presence of one bed bug doesn't mean an infestation.

Free Breakfast Programs Offered At 8 Waukesha Schools: District

The district's choice to implement free breakfast at eight schools was "a win for our students" and "long overdue," a board member said.

UWM At Waukesha: Summertime Salt: The Mystery Of Chloride In Milwaukee's Rivers

Typically, the Port of Milwaukee stores over a million tons of road salt at any point during the winter, and much of what is used on icy ...

UWM At Waukesha: Business, Government Leaders Laud Launch Of FlexRide Project

See the latest announcement from UWM at Waukesha.

Waukesha Approves Plan To Merge Whittier, Hadfield Schools

"This district appears to know the cost of everything, but do they understand the value of the children in these schools?" one parent said.

Vote To Merge Waukesha Schools Closes In, Parents Warn Of Results

As the vote to merge Whittier and Hadfield elementary schools closes in, parents said the result would affect low income families.

UWM At Waukesha: Award Affirms UWM's Commitment To Educating And Welcoming Veterans

UWM is one of the 10 best colleges and universities in the country when it comes to educating and fostering welcoming environments for s ...

Parents To Protest Against Merging Of Whittier, Hadfield Schools

Parents will walk from Whittier to Hadfield Elementary School to demonstrate against a proposal to merge the two schools, a petitioner said.

UWM At Waukesha: Transit, Partnerships Are Among Community Needs Voiced At Waukesha Roundtable

Expanding public transit options could bring more students from around southeastern Wisconsin to UWM at Waukesha while connecting those ...

Waukesha County Technical College Redesignated As A National Center Of Academic Excellence In Cyber Defense (CAE-CD)

See the latest announcement from the Waukesha County Technical College.

UWM At Waukesha: Whether In College Or About To Start, FAFSA And Financial Planning Are Key

A key date is approaching for students looking for help to pay for college tuition this fall.