MPS seeks input on relief fund allocation
As school districts plan their fall re-opening, addressing the impact and fallout from COVID-19 is still very much at the forefront.
As school districts plan their fall re-opening, addressing the impact and fallout from COVID-19 is still very much at the forefront.
Community listening sessions aid MPS in relief money allocation
Community members in Milwaukee are being asked to help prioritize relief dollars to help kids get the safe and high-quality education that is needed at Milwaukee Public Schools.
Community members in Milwaukee are being asked to help prioritize relief dollars to help kids get the safe and high-quality education that is needed at Milwaukee Public Schools.
UWM needs funds to maintain campus, R1 status: 'We need help'
It's the largest university in the state’s biggest city, and while the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee plays a crucial role in the region thriving, a new report says the school needs help.
It's the largest university in the state’s biggest city, and while the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee plays a crucial role in the region thriving, a new report says the school needs help.
NFL awards UW researchers $4M for hamstring injuries study
Researchers led by the UW School of Medicine and Public Health teamed up with the NFL to study the prevention and treatment of hamstring injuries.
Researchers led by the UW School of Medicine and Public Health teamed up with the NFL to study the prevention and treatment of hamstring injuries.
Tips on managing student debt
While the coronavirus pandemic brought student loan forgiveness for some, reality will soon set in, as many students are trying to manage college debt. Finances are being affected, and there are ways to rebound and save.
While the coronavirus pandemic brought student loan forgiveness for some, reality will soon set in, as many students are trying to manage college debt. Finances are being affected, and there are ways to rebound and save.
Managing college debt after loan forgiveness is lifted
While the coronavirus pandemic brought student loan forgiveness for some, reality will soon set in, as many students are trying to manage college debt. Finances are being affected, and there are ways to rebound and save.
While the coronavirus pandemic brought student loan forgiveness for some, reality will soon set in, as many students are trying to manage college debt. Finances are being affected, and there are ways to rebound and save.
CDC: Vaccinated students, teachers can ditch masks; MPS to require
Fully vaccinated teachers and students can skip the masks, new CDC guidance says. It also suggests flexibility for local districts to make their own calls.
Fully vaccinated teachers and students can skip the masks, new CDC guidance says. It also suggests flexibility for local districts to make their own calls.
MPS to require masks as CDC drops guidance for vaccinated students, teachers
Fully vaccinated teachers and students can skip the masks — or so says brand new CDC guidance. They also suggest flexibility for local districts to make their own calls.
Fully vaccinated teachers and students can skip the masks — or so says brand new CDC guidance. They also suggest flexibility for local districts to make their own calls.
Search for next UW president: Bigger, more diverse panel tasked
A larger, more diverse search committee to find the next University of Wisconsin System president was named Friday.
A larger, more diverse search committee to find the next University of Wisconsin System president was named Friday.
Tips on preventing bullying from going viral on social media
There are efforts to preventing bullying from going viral on social media.
There are efforts to preventing bullying from going viral on social media.
Preventing bullying videos from going viral
There are efforts to preventing bullying from going viral on social media.
There are efforts to preventing bullying from going viral on social media.
Wisconsin student predicted Bucks-Suns NBA Finals 5 years ago
A 2021 NBA Finals faceoff between the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns was not a matchup many saw coming – but a UW-Madison junior predicted just that all the way back in 2016.
A 2021 NBA Finals faceoff between the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns was not a matchup many saw coming – but a UW-Madison junior predicted just that all the way back in 2016.
UW System awards scholarships, students share nearly $1M
The UW System announced that 267 students will share nearly $1 million in scholarships under the Wisconsin Regents Opportunity Scholarship program.
The UW System announced that 267 students will share nearly $1 million in scholarships under the Wisconsin Regents Opportunity Scholarship program.
Free condoms available at Chicago Public Schools beginning this fall
Starting this fall, free condoms will be available at Chicago Public Schools with students fifth grade or older.
Starting this fall, free condoms will be available at Chicago Public Schools with students fifth grade or older.
No UW System undergrad tuition increases included in budget
University of Wisconsin System leaders are set to approve a budget that includes no tuition increases for resident undergraduates.
University of Wisconsin System leaders are set to approve a budget that includes no tuition increases for resident undergraduates.
Chicago mom and her 3 kids graduate this year: ‘A long time in the making’
The 2021 graduation season has been a busy one for Chicago mom Alisa Perry Johnson. All three of her children graduated this year -- and so did Perry Johnson herself.
The 2021 graduation season has been a busy one for Chicago mom Alisa Perry Johnson. All three of her children graduated this year -- and so did Perry Johnson herself.
UW schools keep start date on Jewish holiday
Six University of Wisconsin System schools are moving ahead with start dates on the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah despite calls for change.
Six University of Wisconsin System schools are moving ahead with start dates on the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah despite calls for change.
Biden encourages pay raises for teachers
“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.
“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.
Waterford UPSTART Program addresses educational achievement gap
With the potentially long-lasting effects of coronavirus pandemic learning, there's a plan to catch up those who may be falling behind.
With the potentially long-lasting effects of coronavirus pandemic learning, there's a plan to catch up those who may be falling behind.
Software program bridges the education gap
The Waterford UPSTART Program is free to low-income families with 4-year-old children in six districts across the state. The software is provided and families who qualify will get a computer and internet access as well at no cost.
The Waterford UPSTART Program is free to low-income families with 4-year-old children in six districts across the state. The software is provided and families who qualify will get a computer and internet access as well at no cost.