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
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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
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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

Bennett making waves, history in Milwaukee soccer scene
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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.

Student loan payment pause extended to borrowers who have defaulted on private loans

The federal government has extended a pause on student loan payments to more than 1 million people who have defaulted on loans held by private lenders, aiding thousands who were at risk of having tax returns seized to pay the debts.

Underly outspending Kerr in Wisconsin superintendent race

Underly spent $810,000 of more than $1 million raised since Feb. 2, compared to just over $90,000 raised and $47,000 spent for Kerr.

Chicago area prep school asks students how they 'wield' white privilege in assignment

Students at a top Chicagoland Jesuit college preparatory school were forced to answer questions about how they have benefitted from white privilege and how they "wield this privilege."

Waukesha County Technical College campuses to open in August

Waukesha County Technical College leaders announced they plan to fully reopen the main Pewaukee and Waukesha campuses on Aug. 2.

Education coach helps students amid shifts to virtual learning

Coaches lead sports teams to victory and help players be the best they can, and when it comes to academics, sometimes that extra guidance is also needed for success. 

Student loan forgiveness: Department of Education cancels debt for more than 40,000 with disabilities

The U.S. Education Department is temporarily relaxing the rules of a student loan forgiveness program that's meant to help people with disabilities but that critics say carries overly burdensome rules.

Wisconsin virtual school sees 'more enrollment' amid COVID, nurse shortage
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Health experts project a shortage of at least 1 million nurses in less than a decade, and Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin is preparing the next generation of frontline workers.

Wisconsin virtual school sees 'more enrollment' amid COVID, nurse shortage

Health experts project a shortage of at least 1 million nurses in less than a decade, and Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin is preparing the next generation of frontline workers.