Education

Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing

July 8, 2025 9:05am CDT

Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.

These states now require cursive to be taught in schools

July 5, 2025 12:34pm CDT

Cursive instruction waned after Common Core Standards were adopted by most states in 2010, but in recent years, cursive requirements have increased.

Tennessee teens could lose driver's licenses as punishment for bullying

July 2, 2025 3:12pm CDT

Tennessee students who bully their classmates – both in school or online – could lose their driving privileges as punishment thanks to a new law that took effect this week.

Trump admin withholds $6 billion for after-school, summer programs

July 2, 2025 11:42am CDT

A funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income families and wipe out some after-school programming this fall.

MPS lead hazards: Westside Academy cleared after stabilization work

July 1, 2025 9:32am CDT

The City of Milwaukee Health Department has cleared Westside Academy of lead risks, Milwaukee Public Schools announced on Tuesday, July 1.

California, Texas are home to America's least-educated cities: See the 2025 list

June 30, 2025 1:52pm CDT

A new study examined areas where cities aren’t making the grade when it comes to education and here’s what the data revealed.

Peace pole unveiled on Carroll University campus

June 26, 2025 6:23pm CDT

A big ceremony happened on Thursday, June 26, at Carroll University in Waukesha. Carroll University announced the installation of a peace pole on its campus.

UW-Milwaukee Microsoft AI lab unveiled, focus on manufacturing

June 25, 2025 5:45pm CDT

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee unveiled a first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence lab on Wednesday, June 25.

Milwaukee Public Schools board member investigated for misconduct

June 24, 2025 9:21pm CDT

A search warrant obtained by FOX6 News shows the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office is investigating a member of the Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors for misconduct in office.

MPS: Record 1,000+ graduates offered scholarships, grants

June 24, 2025 2:04pm CDT

Milwaukee Public Schools on Tuesday announced $113 million in scholarships and grants were offered to a district record 1,056 graduates.

Milwaukee Public Schools budget passes; $1.5B for FY26 school year

June 24, 2025 6:35am CDT

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors passed on Tuesday night, June 24 a $1.5 billion balanced budget for the FY26 school year.

MPS 2025-2026 budget proposal; board to vote Tuesday

June 23, 2025 9:28pm CDT

The Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors is expected to vote on its $1.5 billion 2025-2026 budget proposal on Tuesday, June 24.