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WEB4 days ago · It’s a seemingly obvious answer to a problem that many family advocates in recent years have reached crisis level. Almost 60% of child care providers across the state have unused capacity—closed classrooms—because of staff shortages. Providers report that if they were able to operate at full capacity, they could serve up to 33,000 more kids.
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WEBBy Christina Lorey |. Dec 2023 5. The book follows Sofia and her brother Jax, who stumble across Evy, a pine tree that feels different from the other trees in his forest. Throughout the story, the siblings teach Evy how to shine in her own way. Families can stop by Santa’s Workshop after driving through the light display to pick up a copy and ...
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WEBThe short answer to how Wisconsin daycares could serve 33,000 more kids? Hire more people to take care of those children. It’s a seemingly obvious answer to a problem that many family advocates in recent years have reached crisis level.
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WEB17 hours ago · Retired educator Kim Butnick of Eau Claire is voting this year with her daughter and future grandkids in mind. She was at the Harris-Walz campaign... VIDEO: Why This Durand 17-Year-Old Is Excited To Turn 18, And Vote In His First Election. Carlin Pfieiffer of Durand will turn 18 years old a month and three days before election day.
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WEBNov 10, 2022 · Milwaukee. America’s largest train show is making a stop at the Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center this Saturday and Sunday, November 12th and 13th. The family friendly event features hundreds of booths of train manufacturers, retailers, operating exhibits, kids’ activities, seminars, and much more. There are also free workshops where ...
6 Scenic Train Rides to Take in Wisconsin This Fall
WEB13 hours ago · 1. Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, Trego. This rail attraction offers five themed rides during the fall: an overnight “bed & breakfast” trip, a wine-and-cheese train, a dinner train, a Sightseeing Train, and a Family Pizza Train. If you’re just looking for a short ride that focuses on the scenery, then the Sightseeing Train is perfect ...
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WEBTwo years in, the Inflation Reduction Act is lowering health care costs in Wisconsin. By Isabel Soisson |. Aug 2024 16. The Inflation Reduction Act ensured that 43,000 Wisconsinites were able to keep their health insurance, reduced the cost of insulin for nearly 32,000 Wisconsin seniors, and incentivized manufacturers to invest in the state and ...
Why small Wisconsin school districts are building daycare centers
WEB15 hours ago · September 30, 2024. Amidst a childcare crisis across Wisconsin, public school superintendents don’t want their students open-enrolling to bigger districts with more childcare options available. They want young families to move into town for jobs, build a connection with the school, and stay. Lincoln School District Superintendent Drew ...
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WEBFew views rival the ride into downtown Madison along John Nolen Drive, between Lake Monona and Monona Bay. In the day, the light brightly bounces off the creme capitol dome and, at night, the illuminated dome looks like a larger-than-life child’s night light.