Black parents sue Wisconsin school district over slavery lesson
The lawsuit alleges teachers inflicted emotional stress on students when they presented a lesson asking how to punish a slave.
The lawsuit alleges teachers inflicted emotional stress on students when they presented a lesson asking how to punish a slave.
MPS celebrates 2 schools earning 2021 Green Ribbon School awards
Clement Avenue School and Starms Early Childhood are two of the 27 schools in the entire United States that are being recognized as Green Ribbon Schools.
Clement Avenue School and Starms Early Childhood are two of the 27 schools in the entire United States that are being recognized as Green Ribbon Schools.
Bus issues frustrate some MPS parents
One mother pulled her child from the classroom after 80 buses and 160 routes for Milwaukee Public Schools were canceled last week.
One mother pulled her child from the classroom after 80 buses and 160 routes for Milwaukee Public Schools were canceled last week.
Bus issues cause frustration for some MPS parents
One mother pulled her child from the classroom after 80 buses and 160 routes for Milwaukee Public Schools were canceled last week.
One mother pulled her child from the classroom after 80 buses and 160 routes for Milwaukee Public Schools were canceled last week.
Oconomowoc teacher recognized for commitment to global education
Global education is more than just learning a different language, it is about understanding new perspectives and thinking about issues on a global level.
Global education is more than just learning a different language, it is about understanding new perspectives and thinking about issues on a global level.
Danielle Chaussée is named Wisconsin Global Educator of the Year
Global education is more than just learning a different language, it is about understanding new perspectives and thinking about issues on a global level. This year's Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Global Educator of the year recipient hits every mark in her curriculum.
Global education is more than just learning a different language, it is about understanding new perspectives and thinking about issues on a global level. This year's Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Global Educator of the year recipient hits every mark in her curriculum.
Is virtual learning sustainable?
Teachers weigh in on whether virtual learning is sustainable.
Teachers weigh in on whether virtual learning is sustainable.
Are public records truly public if the public can’t afford them?
That’s the question Waukesha School District parents are asking after filing a series of open records requests; they say the responses gave them sticker shock.
That’s the question Waukesha School District parents are asking after filing a series of open records requests; they say the responses gave them sticker shock.
So you want information about your child’s school; got $500?
Are public records truly public if the public can’t afford them?
Are public records truly public if the public can’t afford them?
MPS board meets as final wave of students set to return
The MPS COVID-19 dashboard says there were more than two dozen reported positive cases in the last seven days, but it's unclear how many students and classes are impacted.
The MPS COVID-19 dashboard says there were more than two dozen reported positive cases in the last seven days, but it's unclear how many students and classes are impacted.
MPS parent dissatisfied with district's COVID-19 case reporting
The MPS COVID-19 dashboard says there were more than two dozen reported positive cases in the last seven days, but it's unclear how many students and classes are impacted.
The MPS COVID-19 dashboard says there were more than two dozen reported positive cases in the last seven days, but it's unclear how many students and classes are impacted.
Milwaukee organization provides college prep, aid to students
College Possible is helping to make a difference, guiding hundreds of high school students through the application, financial aid and exam prep process.
College Possible is helping to make a difference, guiding hundreds of high school students through the application, financial aid and exam prep process.
UW chancellors hesitant on student debt forgiveness
The leaders of the University of Wisconsin System’s two largest schools aren’t embracing President Joe Biden’s plans to forgive student debt.
The leaders of the University of Wisconsin System’s two largest schools aren’t embracing President Joe Biden’s plans to forgive student debt.
Wisconsin schools look to continue, expand future virtual options
As school districts point to virtual learning as a factor in declining academic performance, administrators are exploring the idea of expanding future online learning.
As school districts point to virtual learning as a factor in declining academic performance, administrators are exploring the idea of expanding future online learning.
Administrators explore the idea of expanding online learning
In interviews with FOX6, Kenosha, West Allis-West Milwaukee, West Bend, and Sheboygan school district administrators all brought up continuing, and in some cases expanding, virtual options for students next year.
In interviews with FOX6, Kenosha, West Allis-West Milwaukee, West Bend, and Sheboygan school district administrators all brought up continuing, and in some cases expanding, virtual options for students next year.
The biggest issue during pandemic learning - mental health.
The ten largest school districts in southeast Wisconsin point to suffering mental health as a factor in the dropping academic performance FOX6 found in public records. The National Suicide Prevention Line is 1-800-273-TALK (8255). https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Milwaukee County also has free mental health resources, including a crisis line (414-257-7222). Pathfinders specifically offers youth support (414-964-2565). https://city.milwaukee.gov/Health/Services-and-Programs/CHAP/Mental-Health-Resources
The ten largest school districts in southeast Wisconsin point to suffering mental health as a factor in the dropping academic performance FOX6 found in public records. The National Suicide Prevention Line is 1-800-273-TALK (8255). https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Milwaukee County also has free mental health resources, including a crisis line (414-257-7222). Pathfinders specifically offers youth support (414-964-2565). https://city.milwaukee.gov/Health/Services-and-Programs/CHAP/Mental-Health-Resources
‘Stranded:’ Honest conversation with WI students about mental health
With so much focus on GPA, attendance, class fails, and test scores, students say those metrics can’t measure their biggest issue during pandemic learning - mental health.
With so much focus on GPA, attendance, class fails, and test scores, students say those metrics can’t measure their biggest issue during pandemic learning - mental health.
Students are struggling: Here is what WI schools are doing about it
Getting Wisconsin students back in the classroom is one thing; catching them up will be an even more challenging process.
Getting Wisconsin students back in the classroom is one thing; catching them up will be an even more challenging process.
Students are struggling: Here is what WI schools are doing about it
Getting Wisconsin students back in the classroom is one thing; catching them up will be an even more challenging process.
Getting Wisconsin students back in the classroom is one thing; catching them up will be an even more challenging process.
‘Still a waiting game’ for some as more MPS students return to class
More Milwaukee Public Schools students returned to in-person learning Monday, April 19 after not seeing their teachers or peers face to face in more than a year, but not everyone was packing up bookbags.
More Milwaukee Public Schools students returned to in-person learning Monday, April 19 after not seeing their teachers or peers face to face in more than a year, but not everyone was packing up bookbags.