Education
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It’s Banned Books Week. Here are some books that faced challenges in Wisconsin last year
It’s Banned Book Week, what has been banned in Wisconsin?
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Head Start moms won’t let Washington cut their kids’ future
These local moms are flooding Congress, pushing back on the Trump administration’s Project 2025 plan to eliminate Head Start—the preschool program that’s making a huge impact on kids across the nation.
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A program helps teachers tell Milwaukee’s untold stories. The Trump administration says it will no longer fund it.
A program at Marquette University that trains Milwaukee-area teachers to incorporate the city’s untold stories – particularly those of communities of color – into their classrooms is losing federal funding.
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Just 0.2% of Universities are Better Than Wisconsin — According to New Global Ranking
The University of Wisconsin–Madison was ranked 30th worldwide and 20th in the United States in the 2025 edition of the Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings. That puts our state’s flagship school in the top 0.2% of the 21,462 universities ranked worldwide! “We at UW–Madison gain our greatest satisfaction from helping…
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Trolling Trump 101: You can now take Harvard courses in Wisconsin for free!
Harvard has come up with a clever way to push back at the revenge-seeking president — by offering classes like “American Government” and “Constitutional Foundations” FOR FREE! The Ivy League university has actually been doing this since the pandemic, but this new slate of politically-focused courses is a direct shot at Trump’s lack of education…
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Make America Green Again: Wisconsin schools are stepping up after Trump ends ‘Green Ribbon’ program
THIS IS A REAL POST THE WHITE HOUSE ACTUALLY PUBLISHED: “We Finally Have a President Who Follows Science.” Click here to read. The Trump administration non-sarcastically shared that on Earth Day — and on that day, and every day, Donald Trump has done the exact opposite. In just the first six months of his second…
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Wisconsin taps one of its funniest alumni to address the Class of 2025
“I still ask myself before big decisions: ‘What would Barry Alvarez do?’” Gay joked, referring to UW’s legendary football coach and athletic director.
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Trump halts funding ‘Head Start.’ Baldwin says ‘not so fast.’
BAD NEWS 🗞️ Trump has halted more than $35 million in funding for Wisconsin “Head Start” centers — a 50% cut that could close preschools and child care centers across the state. GOOD NEWS ❤️ Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin isn’t putting up with it! Baldwin called on U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert…
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Banned Book of the Month: ‘Shine’ by Madison’s Lauren Myracle
More than 10,000 books were banned across America last school year, and Wisconsin is one of the worst offenders. At least 450 titles have been barred from school libraries across the Badger State since 2021 — and with Trump in office, there are no signs of that slowing down. That’s why, at UpNorthNews, we’re committed…
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The 10 cheapest colleges in Wisconsin
Looking for an affordable way to continue your higher education without breaking the bank? Check out the 10 cheapest colleges in Wisconsin to get started today.
