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In August, experts advise parents to pay attention to their child's mood, to spot and help soothe any anxiety from back-to-school jitters. (Adobe Stock)

Getting your kiddo in tip-top shape for school

Wisconsin children will soon head back to school and experts have a few tips to get them back into a routine and make sure they're in good shape…

In key categories measuring child well-being, Wisconsin consistently ranks among the top 20 states in an annual report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. (Adobe Stock)

Despite High Ranking, Child Well-Being Concerns Persist in WI

An annual report measuring child well-being in the U.S. said several benchmarks have worsened overall. States like Wisconsin fared better in the …

Census officials say undercounting of young children has been an issue for decades, and fear it could be a bigger problem for the 2020 count. (Adobe Stock)

Early-Childhood Funding Vital in Counting All WI Kids

MADISON, Wis. -- Outreach groups for the 2020 census count say Wisconsin relies heavily on federal funding for early-childhood education. They say …

A new Annie E. Casey Foundation report suggests ways states like Wisconsin can improve conditions for children of color and immigrant families. (AECF)

Report: Wisconsin Is Failing Its Children of Color

MADISON, Wis. – A just-released report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation shows the gap between the well-being of Wisconsin's white and African …

A new Kindness Curriculum developed at the University of Wisconsin helps preschool children to learn to empathize, forgive and be generous. (Wm. Graf, UW)

“Kindness Curriculum” Available for Teachers

MADISON, Wis. – As children begin the school year, teachers may wonder how to integrate social and emotional learning in the classroom…

The head of a Wisconsin children's advocacy group says President Donald Trump's budget proposal runs counter to the state's motto. (WI Dept. of Administration)

Children's Groups: Trump Budget Would Push WI Backward

MADISON, Wis. – Groups that advocate for children are voicing concerns that President Donald Trump's budget proposal slashes funding for …

Classroom education in every public school in Wisconsin will benefit from greater local control with passage of new national legislation, according to the state's largest teacher's union, the Wisconsin Education Association Council. (U.S. Navy)

Wisconsin Educators Applaud Passage of New National Plan

MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin educators are pleased with the passage of an act that dramatically rolls back federal control of education. President …

Democrat Chris Taylor of Madison says the move to privatize public education in Wisconsin is not coming from the people of the state, but from the American Legislative Exchange Council. Courtesy: Rep. Chris Taylor

ALEC's Next Wisconsin Target: Public Education

MADISON, Wis. - After targeting three of Wisconsin's long-standing laws regarding clean government, which are currently in play at the state capitol…

PHOTO: A new book from a Wisconsin author says bullying has become epidemic, and while educators and young people search for dealing with the issue in an effective way, no one needs to live by someone else's definition of who they are. Photo credit: For A Better School Climate.

Wisconsin Author: Bullying is Epidemic

MADISON, Wis. - A new novel called "Double Exposure" about an intersex teen athlete, explores bullying, and Wisconsin author Bridget Birdsall says …

Photo: A new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation shows more than 20 percent of Wisconsin children are living in poverty, and suggests a two-generation approach that addresses family-supporting jobs for parents and high-quality early education for children is necessary to break the cycle. Photo credit: Cliffdale Elementary School/Wikimedia commons

Two-Generation Approach to Poverty Can Make a Difference in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. - A new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation shows more than 20 percent of Wisconsin children are living in poverty, and suggests …

PHOTO: Ken Taylor of the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families says a new reporting ranking Wisconsin as dead last in the status of African-American children is a call to take action for change. (Photo from WCCF)

New Report: Wisconsin Worst in the Nation for African-American Children

MADISON, Wis. - A new policy report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation shows that children of color face huge barriers in nearly every category of …

PHOTO: Jim Moeser of the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families says the state needs to do more to make sure children are reading proficiently. Photo courtesy WCCF.

New Report Card on Wisconsin Kids’ Reading Skills

MADISON, Wis. - Eighty percent of lower-income fourth graders and two-thirds of all students are not reading proficiently, according to a new report…

PHOTO: Ken Taylor of the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families says Wisconsin is losing ground in the battle against childhood poverty. Photo courtesy WCCF.

Report: Child Poverty On the Increase in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – A new report by the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families (WCCF) indicates the number of children growing up in poverty is …

PHOTO: Jim Moeser of the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families agrees with a new report that says the first eight years of a child's life are most critical to success. (Photo used with permission)

New Report: First 8 Years Are Critical To Children's Success

MADISON, Wis. – A newly released report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation says the first eight years of a child's life are critical, and that …

Simple Tips to Start the School Year Right

MADISON, Wis. - As families across the state prepare for Thursday's start of school, an assistant professor of medicine at the University of …

WI Cultivates “Little Green Thumbs”

EAST TROY, Wis. - Some children grow up with the notion that food comes from the supermarket, but a new program in Wisconsin is teaching kids …

WI Teacher: SAGE Program is Working

MILWAUKEE, Wis. - There's plenty of research to show that smaller classroom sizes lead to higher pupil achievement, and there's some concern that the …

Educators: Spare WI Juvenile Correctional Facilities

MADISON, Wisc. - The state's largest teachers union is hoping to convince the state not to close a juvenile corrections facility to save money…

Nat'l Summer Learning Day: Extreme Makeover for WI Summer School?

MADISON, Wis. - It may be summer break, but a busy day is planned for thousands of children as part of National Summer Learning Day today. It's an …

Environmental Health Risks: Not Just Cancer

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A recent report delivered to President Obama by a special panel appointed by President Bush warned that the risk of cancer from …

WI Kids with Asthma Have a Chance to Go To Camp

BROOKFIELD, Wis. - Wisconsin youth between 8 and 13 years old with moderate to severe asthma can run, jump, swim, climb and have fun while learning …

Getting the Cafeteria Connected to the Farm

MADISON, Wis. - There are lots of schools in Wisconsin and lots of farms, and there is a lot to be gained for students and farmers when farm-to-…

Positive Behavior Intervention – Help for WI Teachers, Parents, and Students

MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin parents and teachers have been contacting disability rights groups for years about restraining or secluding children in …

WI Kindergarten: Showing Up is Half the Battle

MADISON, Wis. - Governor Jim Doyle is expected to sign a measure into law that would hold parents' feet to the fire when it comes to making sure …

WI Kids Need to Get Out More

Madison, WI – One hour a day outside is the prescription for the "nature deficit disorder" many Wisconsin children experience today, according …

Children's Defense Fund: Stop the Pipeline to Prison

Sacramento, CA - The Children's Defense Fund has identified a "pipeline to prison" that begins with poverty, and children enter it at a very young …

"No-Name Calling Week" in Wisconsin

Madison, WI – A group of concerned educators is hoping to make the schoolyard bully go the way of the buggy whip and the five-cent candy bar…

Children's Defense Fund: Stimulus Shouldn't Leave Wisconsin Kids Behind

Madison, WI - A new report from the Children's Defense Fund (CDF) says Wisconsin fares relatively well when it comes to taking care of its young…

WI Educators Make the Case for Investing in Kids During Tough Times

Madison, WI - It's American Education Week, and Wisconsin educators are reminding lawmakers that investing in education will be an important part of …

Report Touts the "Power of Preschool," and Quality is Key

Madison, WI - The early bird might just fly a little higher when it comes to Wisconsin kids and preschool. A new report released today by the Great …

“Great Outdoors” Could Be Next Classroom for Wisconsin Kids

Stevens Point, WI – Wisconsin kids may get to spend a little more time in a new classroom -- the great outdoors. A provision of the "No Child …

"SAGE" Advice on School Funding

Milwaukee, WI - A Wisconsin school program targeting low-income students marks its tenth year, just as the state's school budget is set to be a top …

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