MPS COVID vaccine mandate passed by board
Proof of vaccination or a weekly COVID-19 test has become a term of employment for thousands of Milwaukee Public Schools employees, as outlined in a special school board meeting.
Union calls for MPS vaccine mandate
The teachers union in Milwaukee calls for a vaccine mandate in Milwaukee Public Schools ahead of a school board meeting Thursday.
MPS employee COVID vaccine mandate passes unanimously
Proof of vaccination or a weekly COVID-19 test has become a term of employment for thousands of Milwaukee Public Schools employees, as outlined in a special school board meeting. It's a plan the teachers' union offered support for – a plan passed by the board unanimously during Thursday's meeting.
Anti-mask adults heckle student discussing grandmother’s COVID-19 death
"This time last year, my grandmother, who was a former teacher at the Rutherford County school system, died of COVID because someone wasn't wearing a mask," Knox said during his speech. Behind him, women could be seen laughing and shaking their heads.
Illinois police warn parents against popular back-to-school photo trend
With back-to-school in full swing, safety experts and law enforcement are urging parents to be mindful of what they share in regards to a popular social media photo trend with kids – as it could make them easy targets for predators.
MPS Morse Middle School virtual due to COVID
Morse Middle School for the Gifted and Talented will move to virtual learning for 10 days starting Thursday, Sept. 9 until Monday, Sept. 20 “to decrease the likelihood of spreading COVID-19,” district leaders announced.
COVID vaccine: MPS considers mandate
Milwaukee Public Schools leaders are considering a COVID-19 vaccination mandate. Workers who don’t comply would face unpaid leave and later could be fired.
MPS considers COVID vaccine mandate
Milwaukee Public Schools leaders are considering a COVID-19 vaccination mandate. Workers who don’t comply would face unpaid leave and later could be fired.
Biden administration extends $1B of additional student loan debt forgiveness
The Department of Education has issued another round of student debt forgiveness as part of the closed school discharge program. See if you qualify for a loan discharge, and learn about your alternative loan repayment programs.
Kenosha school bus issues worry family of twins with hearing loss
A pair of Kenosha kindergarten students were dropped off in the wrong place during their first week of school, and their parents said they were left alone as the school bus drove away.
UW System COVID policies; Republican requests lawsuit
A Wisconsin legislator asked Republican leaders Tuesday to sue the UW System after system officials refused to submit COVID-19 protocols for approval.
Most parents want online or hybrid learning for students, survey finds
A new survey found most parents want their kids to return to in-person learning but were still concerned about the chances of students becoming infected with COVID-19.
MATC hosting COVID vaccine clinic downtown Sept. 7
MATC will a host free, public COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Tuesday, Sept. 7. The Pfizer vaccine will be administered.
Marquette COVID vaccinations: 92% of students provide proof
Marquette University announced that at least 80% of faculty and staff – along with more than 90% of students – are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Milwaukee Hmong high school opens, 'like a college atmosphere'
The first day of high school is a big deal for every student. But on Thursday, the staff at the Hmong American Peace Academy welcomed students to a new school building.
Gov. Evers welcomes MPS students back to school
Gov. Tony Evers, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and Mayor Tom Barrett are at Rogers Street Academy to welcome back Milwaukee Public School students.
Gov. Evers welcomes MPS students back to school
Gov. Tony Evers, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett welcomed MPS students back to class on the first day at Rogers Street Academy.
UW system COVID policies: Republican says don't sue
A Wisconsin Senate Republican threatened a lawsuit against UW System officials regarding coronavirus plans. Two others said they do not support it.
UW-Madison: 9 out of 10 people on campus fully vaccinated
Nine out of 10 people on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, including faculty, staff and students, are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, the university reported Thursday.
Marquette University president diagnosed with rare cancer
Marquette University President Dr. Michael Lovell has been diagnosed with sarcoma.