MPS 'excesses' 181 academic office positions, teacher's union opposed
It's an attack on teachers; that's what the Milwaukee Teacher's Education Association is calling the new superintendent's most recent decision to restructure positions at the central office.
MPS 'excesses' 181 academics office positions in reorganization efforts
Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius said 181 academic office roles will be impacted by reorganization efforts.
MPS lead crisis: Community leaders call for change outside clinic
Community leaders gathered outside North Division High School afternoon, calling for changes amid an ongoing MPS lead hazard crisis.
Papal conclave 2025; no pope chosen, Milwaukee Catholics weigh in
With the conclave underway, Milwaukee Catholics are sharing their hopes while they watch and wait for the announcement of a new pope.
Milwaukee lead poisoning concerns in schools; new screening options
More lead screenings are underway in Milwaukee. It is an effort to get as many Milwaukee Public Schools students checked for lead.
Waukesha North grad's books removed; author wants name off Wall of Stars
A Waukesha North High School graduate wants her name off of the Wall of Stars recognition board.
16-year-old becomes youngest to receive Ph.D. in the US, university claims
Mike Wimmer was also running three companies while getting his Ph.D. “I’ve learned over time to have a really good balance of that work and school, as well as personal time.”
Student loan collections on defaulted loans restart today: What to know
Student loans that are in default will be referred for collection, beginning on Monday, May 5. Here's what that means and what borrowers in default can do.
MPS lead exposure; Westside Academy students, teachers relocated
Starting a new school near the end of the school year is tough for any student. But on Monday morning, May 5, kids and teachers at Westside Academy will have no choice.
Milwaukee lead screening clinic for MPS students on Wednesday
The Milwaukee Health Department will hold a large lead screening clinic on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
School desegregation order from 1966 ended by Justice Department: What to know
The U.S. Justice Department has lifted a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana, calling its continued existence a "historical wrong."
Ivy League student's DOGE-like email to analyze why tuition is so high lands him in hot water
Sophomore Alex Shieh created database to identify three particular types of school positions: "DEI jobs, redundant jobs, and bulls--t jobs."
MPS lead exposure; expert talks cleaning as 2 more schools to close
As there is a push for answers about lead dangers in Milwaukee Public Schools, a health expert weighs in on the process.
Milwaukee Public Schools lead concerns; school board special meeting
A special meeting of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 30 in the Auditorium of the Central Services Building.
MPS lead plan: Milwaukee parents seek transparency, efforts continue
Milwaukee Public Schools will close two more schools in May as the district and health leaders continue to battle an ongoing lead crisis.
LeapFrog founder Mike Wood dies at 72 by physician-assisted suicide
Mike Wood, the founder of the educational toy company LeapFrog Enterprises, died at age 72 in Zurich on April 10 through physician-assisted suicide.
Marquette presidential inauguration for Kimo Ah Yun on Tuesday
Marquette University held a presidential inauguration ceremony for Kimo Ah Yun on Tuesday, April 29.
Milwaukee Public Schools lead exposure; 2 more schools to close in May
Milwaukee Public Schools on Monday, April 28 released its lead action plan as it deals with an ongoing lead crisis. The district announced it will close two more MPS schools in May.