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For the first time in four years, Republicans will be in control of the Senate, wrestling the chamber away from Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer s caucus. Rep
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MILWAUKEE 鈥?Max Kiekhofer, his twin sister Izzie, and their pal Jacob are once again studying from home. It s not what they had hoped for to end their senior year of high school at Ronald Reagan. I mean, yeah, I saw it coming jus
stanley cup t because, in the last week of school [before winter break] we all saw the cases rising, said Max.The three are in the third floor of the Kiekhofer s east side 118-year-old home. It looks more like a rumpus room for teens than a classroom, and, well, that s what it was supposed to be. But now, it s dual purpose because of the pandemic. Honestly, it was really scary, said Max about returning to virtual learning. I remember last year being virtual, that was alarming. Alarming, especially for seniors, who have little time left to spend in class with their peers. I know I prefer being in person a lot more. Most of my friends prefer in-person, b
stanley thermos ecause there s an experience with teachers you can t get when you re virtual, said Max.Milwaukee Public Schools MPS has said it hopes the shift to virtual only lasts one
copo stanley week, with a shift back to in-person on Jan. 10.But a return will depend on the level of staff and overall health risks for both students and teachers.According to the MPS school board, just under 17 percent of teachers who tested on Saturday were found positive, a big decision to return to a remote classroom. It s been a challenge [virtual learning], but they re coming through okay, said Neil Kiekhofer, Max s father. But they re also at the