Watertown band members play LGBTQ+ history song banned by board
Watertown students performed a song tied to LGBTQ+ history on Wednesday, May 20, after the school board banned it days before their spring concert, prompting a community event with the composer.
Watertown students performed a song tied to LGBTQ+ history on Wednesday, May 20, after the school board banned it days before their spring concert, prompting a community event with the composer.
25 states file lawsuit over student loan caps for nursing and healthcare degrees
A group of 25 states and Washington, D.C. filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over new graduate student loan limits.
A group of 25 states and Washington, D.C. filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over new graduate student loan limits.
MPS budget plan advances without changes
The MPS board committee advanced Superintendent Brenda Cassellius’ $1.6 billion budget without changes Tuesday night as the district works to close a $46 million deficit.
The MPS board committee advanced Superintendent Brenda Cassellius’ $1.6 billion budget without changes Tuesday night as the district works to close a $46 million deficit.
Marquette students killed in crash, lacrosse teammate now charged
Two Marquette University student-athletes were killed in a crash last September. Now, one of their former lacrosse teammates is charged.
Two Marquette University student-athletes were killed in a crash last September. Now, one of their former lacrosse teammates is charged.
MPS budget plan advances without changes amid $46M deficit debate
The MPS board committee advanced Superintendent Brenda Cassellius’ $1.6 billion budget without changes Tuesday night as the district works to close a $46 million deficit.
The MPS board committee advanced Superintendent Brenda Cassellius’ $1.6 billion budget without changes Tuesday night as the district works to close a $46 million deficit.
Sky-high diesel costs have school districts scrambling to keep buses running
Diesel prices in the U.S. have soared 67% since December and that is putting a strain on many school districts’ budgets.
Diesel prices in the U.S. have soared 67% since December and that is putting a strain on many school districts’ budgets.
UWM graduation: Mother, son earn degrees at same time
UWM's commencement ceremony is this weekend. For the Peters family, it is an extra special occasion with both mother and son graduating.
UWM's commencement ceremony is this weekend. For the Peters family, it is an extra special occasion with both mother and son graduating.
Wisconsin school funding, tax rebate bill fails
A bipartisan plan to use part of Wisconsin’s state surplus for school funding, property tax relief and direct payments to residents failed in the Legislature on Wednesday night, May 13.
A bipartisan plan to use part of Wisconsin’s state surplus for school funding, property tax relief and direct payments to residents failed in the Legislature on Wednesday night, May 13.
Waukesha County Technical College AI associate degree, 1st grads
When Waukesha County Technical College launched its artificial intelligence associate degree program, AI as we know it was still in its infancy. Now, a milestone has been celebrated on campus.
When Waukesha County Technical College launched its artificial intelligence associate degree program, AI as we know it was still in its infancy. Now, a milestone has been celebrated on campus.
UWM Kenilworth apartments sexual assault, man sentenced to prison
A Wisconsin man, convicted of sexually assaulting a woman inside a UW-Milwaukee housing facility, has now been sentenced to prison.
A Wisconsin man, convicted of sexually assaulting a woman inside a UW-Milwaukee housing facility, has now been sentenced to prison.
Milwaukee Public Schools proposed budget; public hearing Tuesday
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors on Tuesday, May 12, will hold a public hearing on the proposed school budget.
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors on Tuesday, May 12, will hold a public hearing on the proposed school budget.
Wisconsin budget surplus: $600M school investment
State leaders announced on Monday, May 11, an historic school investment that provides over $600 million for K-12 schools, including a record-breaking 50% reimbursement rate for special education and $300 million in general aid.
State leaders announced on Monday, May 11, an historic school investment that provides over $600 million for K-12 schools, including a record-breaking 50% reimbursement rate for special education and $300 million in general aid.
Elm Grove special education teacher named WI Teacher of the Year
Special education teacher Allison Urban was named "Wisconsin Teacher of the Year" during a surprise all-school assembly at Pilgrim Park Middle School.
Special education teacher Allison Urban was named "Wisconsin Teacher of the Year" during a surprise all-school assembly at Pilgrim Park Middle School.
Bipartisan package invests $600M in Wisconsin schools
Gov. Tony Evers and Republican leaders in Madison announced on Monday, May 11, they reached agreement on a bipartisan proposal to use a portion of the state’s surplus to invest in Wisconsin’s kids and K-12 schools, provide property tax relief statewide, and help working families afford rising costs.
Gov. Tony Evers and Republican leaders in Madison announced on Monday, May 11, they reached agreement on a bipartisan proposal to use a portion of the state’s surplus to invest in Wisconsin’s kids and K-12 schools, provide property tax relief statewide, and help working families afford rising costs.
Elm Grove special education teacher named Wisconsin Teacher of the Year
Pilgrim Park Middle School in Elm Grove had a big surprise for one of its beloved teachers on Monday, May 11. She did not know it, until she was standing in front of an all-school assembly.
Pilgrim Park Middle School in Elm Grove had a big surprise for one of its beloved teachers on Monday, May 11. She did not know it, until she was standing in front of an all-school assembly.
Wisconsin budget surplus: Bipartisan package invests $600M in schools
Gov. Tony Evers and Republican leaders in Madison reached agreement on a proposal to use a portion of the state’s surplus to invest in Wisconsin's K-12 schools and provide property tax relief.
Gov. Tony Evers and Republican leaders in Madison reached agreement on a proposal to use a portion of the state’s surplus to invest in Wisconsin's K-12 schools and provide property tax relief.
Marquette student starts business, navigates challenges
Elliot Russell said, for him, food is business. The Marquette University student will cross the stage this weekend having made a mark on campus.
Elliot Russell said, for him, food is business. The Marquette University student will cross the stage this weekend having made a mark on campus.
Canvas system back online after cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
Milwaukee Public Schools budget debate, emotions run high Thursday
Emotions ran high at a Milwaukee school board meeting as leaders and the public discussed a budget for and plans to address a $46 million deficit.
Emotions ran high at a Milwaukee school board meeting as leaders and the public discussed a budget for and plans to address a $46 million deficit.
Milwaukee school bus drop-off mistake leaves girl nearly a mile from home
MPS said it is reviewing a bus drop-off incident after a Milwaukee mother said her 8-year-old daughter was left at the wrong stop, nearly a mile from home after school.
MPS said it is reviewing a bus drop-off incident after a Milwaukee mother said her 8-year-old daughter was left at the wrong stop, nearly a mile from home after school.