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KTEC Schools of Innovation prepares to open new campus in Kenosha

KTEC Schools of Innovation prepares to open new campus in Kenosha

  • SAMANTHA DIETEL

KTEC Schools of Innovation in Kenosha — a STEM-focused, public K-12 charter school — purchased the shuttered Pick ‘n Save at 1901 63rd St. in October for $5 million. The 56,000-square-foot facility closed in 2017 but will reopen as KTEC’s new permanent home this fall.

Baraboo brings back All City Choir Fest after 15-year absence

Baraboo brings back All City Choir Fest after 15-year absence

  • JOHN GITTINGS

Family history and hometown pride motivated a district choir teacher to revive the year-end event.

Recent stories by Wisconsin State Journal reporter Sabine Martin

Recent stories by Wisconsin State Journal reporter Sabine Martin

  • Sabine Martin | Wisconsin State Journal

Sabine Martin reports on higher education for the Wisconsin State Journal. She covers the Universities of Wisconsin system, with a spotlight on UW-Madison and UW Health. Most of her work focuses on student life, emerging research, examining how national issues are translated to the campus le…

Recent Kenosha Unified School District stories

Recent Kenosha Unified School District stories

    The Prairie School celebrates Class of 2026 graduates

    The Prairie School celebrates Class of 2026 graduates

      The commencement ceremony was held at the school's Johnson Athletic Center.

      Sisters’ twin pregnancies lead to lifelong bond for graduating cousins

      Sisters’ twin pregnancies lead to lifelong bond for graduating cousins

      • Gavin Michaelson

      Sisters Jennifer Scaccio and Katrina Danielson were surprised to discover they were both pregnant with twins at the same time. Now, 18 years later, their sets of fraternal twins will be graduating from Logan High School together.

      The Madison School District sets GPA tiebreakers for guaranteed UW admission

      The Madison School District sets GPA tiebreakers for guaranteed UW admission

      • Teagan King

      In Madison, hundreds of students are graduating with GPA ties, causing ties when the district is considering who is eligible for the Wisconsin Guarantee program.

      Middleton school district surveying residents on possible referendum

      Middleton school district surveying residents on possible referendum

        The Middleton-Cross Plains School District is floating three possible referendum amounts. The district’s last operations referendum is set to expire after the 2026-27 school year.

        Gateway Technical College Class of 2026 graduates with record number of participants

        Gateway Technical College Class of 2026 graduates with record number of participants

          Gateway Technical College awarded degrees to a record number of 604 participants across two commencement ceremonies on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, May 19-20.

          Olympia Brown students earn financial literacy certifications

          Olympia Brown students earn financial literacy certifications

            Students laughed while playing financial literacy games Monday at Olympia Brown K-8 School.

            Throwback photos: The evolution of Wisconsin's Bucky Badger over the years

            Throwback photos: The evolution of Wisconsin's Bucky Badger over the years

              Bucky Badger wasn't always Bucky. And he wasn't always huggable, either. Scroll on for a history in photographs of one of the best mascots in college athletics.

              Morgridges gift $85.2 million for major renovation of UW-Madison’s historic Science Hall

              Morgridges gift $85.2 million for major renovation of UW-Madison’s historic Science Hall

                A glass atrium and air conditioning are a few of the major updates the 137-year-old Science Hall at UW-Madison will undergo during its $163.2 million renovation project.

                Banned song in Watertown performed for thousands in community concert

                Banned song in Watertown performed for thousands in community concert

                  The Watertown School Board tried to silence "A Mother of a Revolution!," but instead inspired a small uprising in this city of 22,500.

                  Banned song in Watertown performed for thousands in community concert

                  Banned song in Watertown performed for thousands in community concert

                    An overflow crowd listens to the Watertown High School wind ensemble perform "A Mother of a Revolution!" through the walls of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown.

                    Madison School District to stop busing some kids to Goodman Center after school

                    Madison School District to stop busing some kids to Goodman Center after school

                    Recent changes to the area have made it safer to walk from Lowell and Emerson to the Goodman Center, said Scott Chehak, the district’s building services director.

                    Kenosha Unified Schools' budget committee weighs options to address deficit

                    Kenosha Unified Schools' budget committee weighs options to address deficit

                    For the 2026-2027 school year, KUSD would have received a projected $4.3 million through the deal’s increase in special education reimbursement to K-12 schools. Without that funding, the district could see its structural deficit grow to at least $10.5 million next school year, KUSD Chief Financial Officer Tarik Hamdan said at the district’s budget committee meeting Thursday.

                    Kenosha teen services librarian gets national recognition for community impact

                    Kenosha teen services librarian gets national recognition for community impact

                    Nigh, a teen services librarian at Kenosha Public Library, was named a Library Journal Mover and Shaker, KPL announced May 6. Library Journal’s annual list recognizes librarians and library staff members across the nation who are “shaping the future of libraries.”

                    Jenifer Street near Marquette Elementary to be closed during arrival and dismissal times

                    Jenifer Street near Marquette Elementary to be closed during arrival and dismissal times

                    The “School Street” pilot near Marquette Elementary will see part of Jenifer Street temporarily close in the morning and afternoon for student walking and biking safety.

                    The Madison School District will offer 60 days of paid parental leave to all staff

                    The Madison School District will offer 60 days of paid parental leave to all staff

                    The Madison School District is one of the first in the state with a paid leave policy, offering 12 weeks of paid parental and adoption leave, and paid leave for foster care placement and pregnancy loss.

                    'Wayman's Legacy in Motion' project connects church members, students

                    'Wayman's Legacy in Motion' project connects church members, students

                    “Wayman's Legacy in Motion” was a collaboration between Wayman African Methodist Episcopal Church and Mitchell K-8 School to showcase former Wayman parishioners who impacted the area.

                    Burlington HS graduate grew into confident leader

                    Burlington HS graduate grew into confident leader

                    Pedro Cruz has grown into a confident, caring school leader who wants to see his peers do well.

                    RUSD workers demonstrate for wage increases in 2026-27

                    RUSD workers demonstrate for wage increases in 2026-27

                    Chants included “Pay us or lose us,” “Educators deserve a living wage” and “Retain, don’t retrain.”

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                    Banned song in Watertown performed for thousands in community concert

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                    UW-Oshkosh softball fell to Belhaven in the NCAA Division III super regionals, concluding a 33-10-1 season that included a WIAC title and St. Louis Regional crown.

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                    Steve Schweer named UW-Oshkosh head men’s basketball coach
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                    Steve Schweer named UW-Oshkosh head men’s basketball coach

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                    UW-Oshkosh names Steve Schweer its 16th head men’s basketball coach, following his record-setting run leading Illinois College’s program from 2019-26.

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                    Wisconsin's largest school districts want lawmakers to reconsider special ed funding

                    Wisconsin's largest school districts want lawmakers to reconsider special ed funding

                    In a joint statement issued Thursday night, superintendents urged Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Legislature “to return to the table to address the continued underfunding of special education.”

                    Composer to lead performance of banned musical piece at Watertown church

                    Composer to lead performance of banned musical piece at Watertown church

                    Omar Thomas, whose "A Mother of a Revolution" was cut from Monday’s high school concert, will lead a performance of the piece at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Wednesday.

                    Watertown band students invited to perform banned piece at Madison beer garden

                    Watertown band students invited to perform banned piece at Madison beer garden

                    The students have been prohibited from performing the instrumental piece at their school concert Monday night.

                    UW-Parkside celebrates class of 2026 graduates

                    UW-Parkside celebrates class of 2026 graduates

                    The University of Wisconsin-Parkside class of 2026 earned diplomas Saturday.

                    US Education Secretary touts skilled workers at Western Technical College

                    US Education Secretary touts skilled workers at Western Technical College

                    The U.S. Secretary of Education visited Western Technical College in La Crosse on Friday — part of a 50-state tour meant to promote reducing federal involvement in public education.

                    Madison School District’s Southside investigation cost $179,000

                    Madison School District’s Southside investigation cost $179,000

                    The investigation found that while the principal and assistant principal of the former Southside Elementary School likely violated district rules, more than half of the allegations could not be substantiated.

                    Monona Grove School District touts competitive pay

                    Monona Grove School District touts competitive pay

                    The Monona Grove School Board approved a 2.63% base wage increase and an additional $634,000 benefits funding under a new compensation plan. The starting salary for teachers will be $57,095.

                    Lieutenant Governor visits Shoreland, highlights recent grant

                    Lieutenant Governor visits Shoreland, highlights recent grant

                    Shoreland Lutheran High School is flying to new heights. The school was awarded a $500 grant from the National Lt. Governors STEM Scholarship Program. 

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