Summer learning tips address education gap
As the pandemic may have worsened the summer slide, the next several weeks are prime for catching up.
As the pandemic may have worsened the summer slide, the next several weeks are prime for catching up.
MPS graduation ceremonies to be held in-person
Milwaukee Public Schools will host in-person graduation ceremonies for the class of 2021 June 1-4.
Milwaukee Public Schools will host in-person graduation ceremonies for the class of 2021 June 1-4.
Milwaukee Public Schools graduation ceremonies to be held in-person
Milwaukee Public Schools will host in-person graduation ceremonies for the class of 2021 June 1-4.
Milwaukee Public Schools will host in-person graduation ceremonies for the class of 2021 June 1-4.
Apply for broadband benefit, $50 per month
The COVID pandemic has more Wisconsinites using the internet on a daily basis, and you might be able to get the government to pay your internet bill for a few months.
The COVID pandemic has more Wisconsinites using the internet on a daily basis, and you might be able to get the government to pay your internet bill for a few months.
MATC program for those with autism
MATC's “Uniquely Abled Academy” will train individuals with high-functioning autism to become computer numerical controls, or CNC manufacturing machine operators.
MATC's “Uniquely Abled Academy” will train individuals with high-functioning autism to become computer numerical controls, or CNC manufacturing machine operators.
Wisconsin teacher berates vaccinated student for not wearing a mask, videos show
A teacher in Wisconsin who appeared to berate a student in videos posted online has reportedly been put on administrative leave.
A teacher in Wisconsin who appeared to berate a student in videos posted online has reportedly been put on administrative leave.
Waukesha County school mask requirements: Some relaxed amid CDC advice
Relaxed COVID restrictions for places of learning are to becoming more plentiful in Waukesha County.
Relaxed COVID restrictions for places of learning are to becoming more plentiful in Waukesha County.
Toys that teach
Many parents are looking for gifts that will be educational for their child – as well as fun. Toy expert and speech pathologist Erika Cardamone joined the FOX6 WakeUp team with some fun ways to spark creativity and problem-solving.
Many parents are looking for gifts that will be educational for their child – as well as fun. Toy expert and speech pathologist Erika Cardamone joined the FOX6 WakeUp team with some fun ways to spark creativity and problem-solving.
Pizza Hut launches new Book It! program as part of its nostalgia-themed campaign
For children growing up in the ‘80s and ‘90s, the Book It! program by Pizza Hut played a major role in learning to read. Now, Pizza Hut is launching a new version of the popular reading program along with nostalgia-themed merchandise for grown-ups.
For children growing up in the ‘80s and ‘90s, the Book It! program by Pizza Hut played a major role in learning to read. Now, Pizza Hut is launching a new version of the popular reading program along with nostalgia-themed merchandise for grown-ups.
COVID vaccine clinics at MPS schools
Kids can now get their COVID-19 vaccine at school as Milwaukee Public Schools is now hosting five walk-in clinics for those who are eligible.
Kids can now get their COVID-19 vaccine at school as Milwaukee Public Schools is now hosting five walk-in clinics for those who are eligible.
Protest against Mequon school mask rules
Parents in Mequon rallied outside of the school district office Sunday, upset about the school mask policy and looking to see it changed.
Parents in Mequon rallied outside of the school district office Sunday, upset about the school mask policy and looking to see it changed.
Mequon parents protest mask rules
Parents in Mequon rallied outside of the school district office Sunday, upset about the school mask policy and looking to see it changed.
Parents in Mequon rallied outside of the school district office Sunday, upset about the school mask policy and looking to see it changed.
Cardinal Stritch graduation in Milwaukee
Cardinal Stritch was finally able to host the graduating class of 2020 while honoring the graduates of 2021.
Cardinal Stritch was finally able to host the graduating class of 2020 while honoring the graduates of 2021.
Cardinal Stritch in-person graduation at Panther Arena
Cardinal Stritch was finally able to host the graduating class of 2020 while honoring the graduates of 2021.
Cardinal Stritch was finally able to host the graduating class of 2020 while honoring the graduates of 2021.
Delaware college using COVID-19 relief funds to forgive over $700K in student debt
More than 200 students qualify for the debt forgiveness with the average student qualifying for about $3,200 in relief.
More than 200 students qualify for the debt forgiveness with the average student qualifying for about $3,200 in relief.
Brookfield East students' library push helps next generation
Mara Tetzlaff and Anna Zimmerman are part of the 2021 Brookfield East High School graduating class. After a very unique senior year, they wanted to leave their mark.
Mara Tetzlaff and Anna Zimmerman are part of the 2021 Brookfield East High School graduating class. After a very unique senior year, they wanted to leave their mark.
Milwaukee Public Schools: Masks required in schools despite CDC guidance
Milwaukee Public Schools tweeted on Friday, May 14 that it will continue to require face coverings in all schools and buildings.
Milwaukee Public Schools tweeted on Friday, May 14 that it will continue to require face coverings in all schools and buildings.
Milwaukee student gets $1.6M scholarships
Imagine opening up not one, not two, but 45 college acceptance letters. That was the reality for one outstanding Milwaukee high school student.
Imagine opening up not one, not two, but 45 college acceptance letters. That was the reality for one outstanding Milwaukee high school student.
'We can and we must': President of teachers union calls for full reopening of schools in fall
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, called for a full return to in-person learning in the fall — saying the nation’s second-largest teachers union is “all in” on bringing students back to the classroom.
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, called for a full return to in-person learning in the fall — saying the nation’s second-largest teachers union is “all in” on bringing students back to the classroom.
Elmbrook Schools debates critical race theory
During Tuesday's Elmbrook School Board meeting, many parents spoke out against, and some for, critical race theory being incorporated into the curriculum.
During Tuesday's Elmbrook School Board meeting, many parents spoke out against, and some for, critical race theory being incorporated into the curriculum.