US fully restores protections for DACA applicants

The Trump administration has fully restored the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for immigrants brought to the U.S. as young people, complying with a federal judge’s order.

Mental health officials see 'rapid increase' in need for youth services

The Holton Youth and Family Center has partnered with Christian Family Solutions and the STRONG program to connect young people with mental health services.

Trump administration suspends student federal loan payments through January

By extending payments by one month, the administration is effectively leaving it to the Biden administration or Congress to decide whether to provide longer-term relief to millions of student borrowers.

$1 million bail set in slaying of UW-Madison student

Bail has been set at $1 million for the man charged with killing University of Wisconsin-Madison student Brittany Zimmerman in 2008.

Heartache and hope: How COVID-19 shaped college essays of 2020

Not only did these seniors miss out on their last year of high school in person because of coronavirus, but many of their parents lost jobs, their summer plans were canceled and they ended up feeling lonely and depressed. Still, many students made the best of their situation.

Attendance 'down slightly' in MPS amid coronavirus
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Traditional shopping habits have been shattered by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, one Milwaukee business is still set to have one of its best years yet.

COVID-19 and chronic truancy: Attendance 'down slightly' in MPS

With schools closed during the coronavirus pandemic, concern grows that kids are shutting the door on their education. 

Coalition: Burlington schools' anti-racism policies not enough

The new policies reject racism of any kind on school grounds or at school-sponsored events. A community coalition says this is not enough to ensure change. 

U.S. students falling behind in math during pandemic, study shows

The analysis of data from nearly 4.4 million U.S. students in grades 3-8 represents one of the first significant measures of the pandemic’s impacts on learning.

NYC to reopen schools, even as virus spread intensifies

New York City will reopen its school system to in-person learning, and increase the number of days a week many children attend class, even as the coronavirus pandemic intensifies.

UWM pauses hoops due to positive COVID-19 test

The UW-Milwaukee men's basketball team will cancel the MKE Classic on Nov. 27 and Nov. 29 due to a positive COVID-19 test in their Tier 1 group.

Marquette University police investigate armed robbery near 23rd and Wells

The Marquette University Police Department is warning students to be alert — after an armed robbery in downtown Milwaukee near campus.

Group eyes legal options amid Racine order to stop in-person learning

School choice advocates are eyeing legal options following the Racine health officer's announcement that schools will close to all in-person learning.

State unveils $3M in grants to help schools teach remotely

The Department of Administration (DOA) announced $3 million is now available to eligible school districts and libraries through grants.

UW-Milwaukee to shift classes online after Thanksgiving

Those who return to one of the few in-person classes will be required to have two negative COVID-19 tests.

Meijer pitches in to help teachers in need amid COVID-19 pandemic

Finding funds for school needs is a challenge and the pandemic has added to the burden. Now, one business is doing what it can to lighten the load.