Marquette Law Poll: Biden, Evers COVID response approved by majorities
A new Marquette University Law School Poll found majorities of registered Wisconsin voters approve of President Biden's and Gov. Evers' handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Could parents sue if a child gets COVID-19 from an unvaccinated teacher? Legal experts weigh in
As children return to school, parents are concerned with how best to protect their child from COVID-19. Legal experts say even if a child does get sick, it’ll be hard to place the blame on educators.
School mask debate: Elmbrook Schools to vote on return-to-school plan
On Tuesday, Aug. 10 Elmbrook Schools in Brookfield are set to approve or amend the back-to-school plan that could leave masks optional or make them required.
Cedarburg Middle School mural removed
Painted by students who are members of their school's “Student Acceptance Team, ”a mural designed to bring people together is causing a divide in Cedarburg.
Cedarburg Webster Middle School mural will be removed by district
Painted by students who are members of their school's Student Acceptance Team, a mural designed to bring people together is causing a divide in Cedarburg.
Wisconsin school districts decide on masks
Several school boards in southeast Wisconsin are set to decide how to move forward with masking or not during meetings this week.
Pediatrician addresses COVID-19 myths
As the kids head back to school, doctors want to make sure parents not only understand the necessary precautions needed in schools but also share information with parents who are concerned.
Biden administration issues 'final extension' of student loan payment pause: Is cancellation next?
Federal student loan borrowers will not have to make payments on their federal loans until February 2022, thanks to the final extension from Education Department.
DPI recommends updated COVID guidelines in school buildings
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is strongly recommending school districts use newly updated COVID-19 recommendations when implementing local responses to the pandemic for the 2021-22 school year.
Mask debate: Wisconsin school district decisions this week
Several school boards in southeast Wisconsin are set to decide how to move forward with masking or not during meetings this week.
US teachers’ union leader supports vaccine mandate for educators as delta variant surges
As the delta variant continues to surge, and young children continue to be ineligible for the vaccine, the U.S. teachers’ union leader said she personally supports a vaccine mandate for educators.
Teachers union president calls for vaccine mandate for teachers
American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten said Sunday that she wants the union to support mandatory coronavirus vaccinations for teachers.
MPS Job Fair: Hiring teachers, support staff
Milwaukee Public Schools is set to host an in-person job fair Saturday at Bradley Tech High School.
Back-to-School Health Fair on south side
The push for safe classrooms is critical as the Milwaukee Health Department hosts its second Back-to-School Health Fair.
University of Wisconsin removes rock seen as sign of racism
The University of Wisconsin was removing a 70-ton boulder from its Madison campus on Friday at the request of minority students who view the rock as a symbol of racism.
Tennessee State University to pay off balances of returning students
Tennessee State University, a public historically Black university in Nashville, is paying off the account balances of returning students.
Wisconsin Justice Department school safety grant program wraps up
The state Department of Justice has finished handing out $100 million in grants to bolster school safety, the agency announced Thursday, Aug. 5.
Former MPS teacher claims wrongful arrest
A former Milwaukee Public Schools teacher says she was never told she was out of a job and claims she was wrongfully arrested for trespassing. It happened in June, but now, FOX6 News has obtained police body camera video showing her arrest.
Former MPS teacher claims wrongful arrest
A former Milwaukee Public Schools teacher says she was never told she was out of a job and claims she was wrongfully arrested for trespassing. It happened in June, but now, FOX6 News has obtained police body camera video showing her arrest.
UWM's mask mandate reinstated
UWM's mask mandate was reinstated, but a legislative committee voted to block the UW System from enacting COVID-19 restrictions without legislative approval.