Wisconsin public schools down 23K students: Are they missing class?
Wisconsin's public school headcounts dropped 23,000 students from September 2019 and September 2020. Are some of them missing school?
Teachers union calls for special meeting as MPS return looms
With only a few days before the youngest MPS students return, the union said there are some important questions left unanswered.
Milwaukee Public Schools to get nearly $800M in relief aid
The state of Wisconsin is set to receive more than $2 billion in federal aid for school districts, with more than a third of it going to Milwaukee Public Schools.
Milwaukee Public Schools to get nearly $800M in relief aid
The state of Wisconsin is set to receive more than $2 billion in federal aid for school districts, with more than a third of it going to Milwaukee Public Schools.
Spring election: Conservatives ousted some school board incumbents
What do the spring election results say about 2022? Despite the progressive win in the state superintendent race, conservatives did oust some incumbent school board members.
Car lot tied to death of MU dean has a dozen unlicensed drivers
The death of a Marquette administrator leads to criminal charges against a used car salesman with a suspended driver's license. Now, a FOX6 investigation finds the car lot that hired him employs at least a dozen others who are not allowed to drive the cars they sell.
Jill Underly elected Wisconsin state superintendent, defeating Deb Kerr
Jill Underly rode support from the state teachers’ union and an overwhelming financial advantage, fueled by the Democratic Party, to win election Tuesday as Wisconsin superintendent of schools, defeating Republican-backed Deb Kerr.
MPS: 59% of those surveyed opt for return to classroom
MPS classrooms are limited to between 15 and 18 students upon return. Those who declined, or did not complete the survey, will stay virtual.
MPS: 59% of those surveyed opt for return to classroom
MPS classrooms are limited to between 15 and 18 students upon return. Those who declined, or did not complete the survey, will stay virtual.
Elmbrook School District emphasizes off-site health care access
Elmbrook's Family Wellness Center is a fully functioning clinic that provides primary and preventative care -- and most importantly rapid COVID-19 testing.
GOP lawmakers quiz Wisconsin school chief over coronavirus, aid
Republicans who control the Legislature's budget committee questioned the state superintendent of schools about when schools will fully reopen to all students in person.
CDC: Schools do not need daily disinfection to prevent COVID spread
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is no longer recommending daily disinfection of schools to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
MPS basketball community forms league of its own
More than a year later, Milwaukee Public Schools athletes will finally see some competition as sports return for a spring season but that did not account for the rescheduling of any winter sports.
'City on the Floor:' MPS basketball community forms league of its own
More than a year later, Milwaukee Public Schools athletes will finally see some competition as sports return for a spring season but that did not account for the rescheduling of any winter sports. However, the MPS basketball community was able to form a league of its own.
Brewers partner with AmFam to help 'Fearless Dreamers' in Milwaukee
As each crack of the bat reinforces a player's dreams, the Brewers encourage Milwaukee students to knock theirs out of the park.
Officials: COVID-19 cases rising among kids in Milwaukee County
While it's difficult to pinpoint the cause, one health official said the return of school spring springs and spring break may be playing a role.
WI superintendent election nears, candidates make final pitches
Jill Underly and former Deborah Kerr took part in a virtual discussion with the Milwaukee Press Club on Thursday, April 1
WI superintendent election nears, candidates make final pitches
Jill Underly and former Deborah Kerr took part in a virtual discussion with the Milwaukee Press Club on Thursday, April 1
Bennett making waves, history in Milwaukee soccer scene
Louis Bennett arrived in Milwaukee in 1985 with just a backpack and the city's soccer scene has not been the same since.
MPS invites families to Virtual Family Engagement Sessions
Milwaukee Public Schools is inviting district students and families to attend the Return to the Classroom Virtual Family Engagement Sessions.