The American classroom is in crisis. Studies show that student behavior problems in classrooms have spiked since the pandemic. These problems reduce instructional time, which in turn decreases academic gains not only for struggling students but often for the entire classroom. EAB, formerly known as the Education Advisory Board, released the report, “2023 Voice of … InnerJoy: Building emotional intelligence
Milwaukee’s position as a leader in water technology has been significantly influenced by The Water Council, a nonprofit organization launched in 2009 that is dedicated to fostering innovation and partnerships within the global water sector. With roots tracing back to the region’s historical water usage in brewing, food processing, and tanneries, Milwaukee has become a … The Water Council’s transformative impact
In high school, friends Wyatt Johnson and Connor VanCrete bonded over a shared enthusiasm for trading stocks. Their passion for the stock market continued throughout college, but once the pair graduated, they found that they no longer had time to do the research needed to make informed trading decisions. “Both of us were frequent retail … Early-stage startup Zentrix masters the market with AI
According to PitchBook data, five Wisconsin-based startup companies raised at least $5 million in venture capital in the third quarter of 2024. Wisconsin investors were involved in two deals worth at least $5 million of investments into Wisconsin companies. Below is a list of Wisconsin companies that received disclosed VC funding in the second quarter of 2024.
McDonald’ s founder Ray Kroc succinctly stated the appeal of the franchise business model when he explained that being a franchisee meant being “in business for yourself, but not by yourself.” Ryan Sellars and Todd Riggs are working together to create that same franchise owner opportunity with the newly launched Stain Erasers, an eco-friendly exterior … Stain Erasers: a startup with Florida roots and Wisconsin wings
The National Institutes of Health states that an estimated 93% of human cancers are caused by environmental factors, rather than genetics. It’s a key reason many people avoid the sun, watch their diet and abstain from tobacco use. Milwaukee-based startup Vibrant Body Company has discovered another way to avoid carcinogens. Mounting evidence shows what we … Clean beauty pioneer: Vibrant Body Company
A unique new program, SBIR Labs, focused on streamlining Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programming in Wisconsin has received a competitive federal grant. CTC has developed the SBIR Labs program to help streamline the innovation journey. SBIR Labs will prioritize underserved communities, expanding the statewide outreach, and serve innovators with … CTC introduces SBIR Labs
In 2015, entrepreneur Sandhya Padala unexpectedly found herself addressing the national technology education crisis. Her young son was eager to create his own video game, so he needed to learn how to write computer code. His suburban public elementary school did not offer that curriculum, and she could not find any after-school programs that provided … Bridging the Tech Gap: Sandhya Padala and Rex Academy
September was a very slow month for fundraising in Wisconsin. According to PitchBook, Wisconsin startups raised at least $1 million in the last month. Madison-based WholeTrees Structures was awarded a $1 million grant from the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities. The construction company has expertise in engineering natural unmilled timber for commercial construction. We … Wisconsin VC Funding for September 2024
The sport of recreational fishing is on the rise. In 2023, 58 million Americans cast their line in a U.S. waterway hoping to reel in a big catch. And it turns out, the resurgence of fishing is big business. Anglers spend an estimated $7.65 billion annually on fishing equipment. Menomonee Falls-based Vulture Systems is on … Vulture Systems reels in anglers with Revo