SHARP Literacy unveils 16th We Love to Learn book at Notre Dame School

SHARP Literacy unveiled on Tuesday, April 13 its 16th We Love to Learn book, The Didactic, at Notre Dame School in Milwaukee. 

Superintendent: MPS '100% ready' for in-person learning

For the first time since March 2020, Milwaukee Public Schools teachers are dusting off their desks, preparing for some students to return to class starting Wednesday. Still, the district continues to receive backlash from the teachers union about its plan. 

Aledo ISD students punished for ‘slave trade auction’ on Snapchat of Black classmates

After an investigation, the district says it disciplined the students involved for cyberbullying and racial harassment. They noted the incident caused a lot of pain for the victims, their families and other students of color.

MPS ready for in-person learning, superintendent says
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For the first time since March 2020, Milwaukee Public Schools teachers are dusting off their desks, preparing for some students to return to class starting Wednesday.

Teachers union calls for meeting with MPS
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Union leaders are calling for a special board meeting with district leaders this week as some students are set to return in two days.

Study: 80% to 90% of urban WI schools were virtual in December

Almost all urban Wisconsin schools taught their students virtually in December compared with only a fraction or rural schools, according to a study.

UW regents erase excess credit surcharge except at UW-Madison

UW schools collect about $100,000 in revenue from the surcharge annually, with most of the money coming from UW-Milwaukee and UW-Whitewater.

Wisconsin public schools down 23K students: Are they missing class?
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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
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With only a few days before the youngest MPS students return, the union said there are some important questions left unanswered.

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
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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
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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
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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
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MPS classrooms are limited to between 15 and 18 students upon return. Those who declined, or did not complete the survey, will stay virtual.