Education

Milwaukee’s Lincoln Avenue School fire; commission to discuss demolition

July 6, 2026 6:11am CDT

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting on Monday, July 6, to determine the next steps for the fire-damaged remains of Milwaukee's Lincoln Avenue School.

Milwaukee school fire: Meetings for Lincoln Avenue families, staff

July 3, 2026 11:36am CDT

Following the fire at Lincoln Avenue School in Milwaukee, MPS is working with families and staff to figure out a plan for the upcoming school year.

Milwaukee school fire: Lincoln Avenue students, staff in flux

July 1, 2026 10:08pm CDT

Milwaukee Public Schools is trying to solve its latest issue — where to send students and staff after fire destroyed Lincoln Avenue School.

Court blocks Trump administration’s student loan forgiveness overhaul

July 1, 2026 3:25pm CDT

Two federal judges have struck down a Trump administration overhaul of the public service student loan forgiveness program.

Student loan overhaul takes effect: What borrowers and parents need to know about new limits, repayment plans

July 1, 2026 6:10am CDT

A massive overhaul of the federal student loan system goes into effect Wednesday, impacting roughly 43 million Americans who collectively owe $1.7 trillion.

New ranking reveals America’s most and least educated cities

June 29, 2026 1:58pm CDT

America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees. 

Johns Hopkins University lays off 110 workers after losing some federal funding

June 26, 2026 3:45pm CDT

Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.

Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools

June 26, 2026 3:12pm CDT

The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.

Massachusetts House passes bill protecting libraries from book bans

June 26, 2026 1:35pm CDT

Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries. 

Judge blocks limits on graduate student loans

June 26, 2026 12:14pm CDT

A federal judge struck down part of a Trump administration policy that would have restricted access to federal loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing and other specialized fields.