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School nurses say increased Medicaid reimbursement would provide more stable future

Wisconsin lawmakers did not act on a proposal to allow school districts to receive all federal Medicaid funding reimbursed for school-based services, like physical therapy and skilled nursing.

Report shows Wisconsin’s education workforce is in crisis

Teacher retention remains a major challenge while total teacher compensation has decreased 20 percent since 2010.

Transgender middle schooler files federal lawsuit against Elkhorn School District

A transgender middle school student has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Elkhorn Area School District for denying her access to girls’ restrooms for the last two years.

Delta-8, an unregulated form of THC, is popular among high school students

A national survey of more than 2,000 high school seniors across the country found that more than 11% used the psychoactive compound often called “diet weed’ or “weed lite" in the last year.

Green Bay superintendent put on paid leave after comments caught on live mic

Superintendent Claude Tiller is said to have been caught on a live mic during commercial breaks disparaging a subordinate, teachers and area businesses. The comments were included in an online stream that has since been taken down.

Wisconsin could use concealed carry fees to help fund school safety office

Wisconsin’s Office of School Safety oversees regional teams that respond to crises. It also gives out grants and training so districts can improve security, and staffs a 24/7 hotline to field tips about threats, bullying and mental health crises.

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