Wisconsin public schools get $150M more under GOP

Wisconsin public schools would receive $150 million more in state funding over two years under the Republican budget plan to be approved Thursday by a legislative committee.

Howard to name College of Fine Arts in honor of late alumnus Chadwick Boseman

Howard University has announced that the newly reestablished College of Fine Arts will be named in honor of late alumnus Chadwick Boseman, whose career as an actor, director, writer and producer inspired millions. 

Masks stay in Cedarburg schools
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The Cedarburg School Board voted to keep the district's mask mandate in place for the remainder of the school year and for summer school, with masks optional outdoors.

Masks optional, Menomonee Falls parents say

Mad about the mandates, a group of protesters called on the School District of Menomonee Falls to put an end to their mask policy despite CDC recommendations.

Beloit College require vaccines fall 2021

Beloit College announced Monday, May 25 they will require all students, faculty, and staff to be vaccinated before the start of the 2021-22 academic year.

Teacher retirements in Wisconsin adding up

Wisconsin, like many other states, has been dealing with a teacher shortage for years.

Cedarburg schools keep mask policy for rest of year, summer

The Cedarburg School Board voted to keep the district's mask mandate in place for the remainder of the school year and for summer school, with masks optional outdoors.

Summer learning tips address education gap

As the pandemic may have worsened the summer slide, the next several weeks are prime for catching up.

MPS graduation ceremonies to be held in-person
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Milwaukee Public Schools will host in-person graduation ceremonies for the class of 2021 June 1-4.

Apply for broadband benefit, $50 per month

The COVID pandemic has more Wisconsinites using the internet on a daily basis, and you might be able to get the government to pay your internet bill for a few months.

MATC program for those with autism

MATC's “Uniquely Abled Academy” will train individuals with high-functioning autism to become computer numerical controls, or CNC manufacturing machine operators.

Toys that teach
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Many parents are looking for gifts that will be educational for their child – as well as fun. Toy expert and speech pathologist Erika Cardamone joined the FOX6 WakeUp team with some fun ways to spark creativity and problem-solving.