MPS virtual job fair; teachers, others wanted for fall

With the Milwaukee Public School District announcing it will be open for in-person learning five days a week this fall, now the task is to get 100% staffing.

MPS to return full-time in-person with masks required this fall

Milwaukee Public Schools will return to the classroom full-time in the fall with masks being required inside all buildings, schools and buses.

School lunch P-EBT program; 2nd benefits release begins June 26

The Wisconsin DHS announced that families of students who participate in the National School Lunch Program will be receiving more than $80 million in food benefits.

Marquette Nursing receives $2.2M grant for Project BEYOND-2

Marquette University's College of Nursing has received an almost $2.2 million grant to continue Project BEYOND-2.

Free COVID testing for schools, Wisconsin DHS announces

Governor Tony Evers and the Department of Health Services (DHS) announced COVID-19 testing support for Wisconsin schools in the 2021-2022 school year, free of charge.

Wisconsin DHS on COVID Q&A
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Officials with Wisconsin DHS fielded questions relating to the coronavirus pandemic -- and how it is impacting state residents.

School leaders protest K-12 funding plan presented by Republicans

More is needed to close the education gap. On Monday, June 21, a plea was brought to Wisconsin lawmakers to do better by Milwaukee students, staff, and families.

K-12 funding plan protested
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A plea was brought to Wisconsin lawmakers to do better by Milwaukee students, staff, and families.

Milwaukee caddie earns full ride to UW
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Carrying heavy golf bags over long, hot summers can pay off for teenage caddies. One young man is benefitting from doing just that.

Harvard-bound teen receives $40k scholarship, donates it back minutes later

Verda Tetteh received a $40,000 scholarship from her high school to attend Harvard University. She donated it back 10 minutes later during her graduation, hoping it would help other students in need.