Tomah Middle School moving to virtual learning Monday
TOMAH, Wis. (WKBT) -- Tomah Middle School will move to in-home and virtual learning for all students starting Monday, according to the Tomah Area School District. The district set a tentative return date for hybrid instruction of Monday, Feb. 8.…
Wisconsin state superintendent candidates slap vouchers with an 'F'
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) — Candidates for Wisconsin school superintendent took similar positions on how to provide equitable funding for all public schools, and they took the knives…
West Salem teacher keeping first-graders on track between online a virtual school days
Virtual learning creates a lot of roadblocks for students learning how to read and write. No amount of experience could prepare West Salem's Chris Antony for the past year.
Wisconsin State Superintendent candidate Troy Gunderson talks about in-person education in La Crosse
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - As schools in Wisconsin continue to reopen, state superintendent candidate Troy Gunderson discussed the challenges for districts across the state. Gunderson campaigned…
$400,000 fundraising campaign supports 'Random Acts of Kindness' program in La Crosse schools
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - The La Crosse Public Education Foundation launched a $400,000 fundraising campaign to create a permanent fund to support…
La Crosse educators ready to return to classrooms, district begins phased return Wednesday
La Crosse students are going back to in-person learning Wednesday. School leaders say there is an opportunity to bring students into classrooms safely.
Wisconsin project to expand mental health services for students
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) -- The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction on Tuesday announced the creation of a statewide coaching network and resource center designed to better meet the mental health needs of students across the state. The project, called the…
La Crosse Co. Health Dept. to host radon awareness webinar Tuesday
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Tests conducted in La Crosse and Monroe counties show one in three homes have high levels of radon in the…
Spring semester underway for Viterbo University
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - The spring semester is underway at Viterbo University. For the first day back, the class schedule was altered to allow students to take part in…
Students in West Salem middle, high schools to return to in-person learning
WEST SALEM, Wis. (WKBT) - All students in the School District of West Salem will be going back to in-person learning soon. Starting January…
UW-La Crosse graduate nominated for Department of Education deputy secretary position
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKBT) - A UW-La Crosse grad could be the next deputy secretary of the Department of Education. President-Elect Joe Biden has nominated Cindy…
Holmen School District salutes education assistants, other staffers for specialized service
HOLMEN, Wis. (WKBT) — As the Jan. 25 return to in-person learning for Holmen School District elementary students approaches, district officials are expressing appreciation for education assistants and other staffers who made…
Friends of La Crosse library set 'Grab and Go Book Sale' for Saturday
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — In lieu of an annual meeting, the Friends of the La Crosse Public Library will offer a Grab and Go Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23. The organization scheduled the…
Doctor to address COVID-19, resumption of in-person learning in La Crosse schools
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — Dr. David Gerhard, the La Crosse School District’s medical adviser, will update parents about the status of COVID-19 in the Coulee Region and the return to in-person learning during an hour-long virtual event at 6…
Winona colleges combining health-care programs
WINONA, Minn (WKBT) — Two colleges in Winona are now working together to help students get health-care degrees. Students who are enrolled in the Radiography program at Minnesota State College Southeast can now continue toward a bachelor's degree in Healthcare…
Winona State eases into semester to avoid spike of COVID-19 cases
WINONA, Minn. (WKBT) - Since returning for the spring semester this week, Winona State University has reported 19 new COVID-19 cases. The University operated with…
