Northwestern Mutual donation to bridge gap for low-income students
To help boost students' success and drive sustainable change, Northwestern Mutual is donating $2.5 million to schools, nonprofits and programming in the city of Milwaukee.
To help boost students' success and drive sustainable change, Northwestern Mutual is donating $2.5 million to schools, nonprofits and programming in the city of Milwaukee.
'Listen. Act. Unite': 'Sesame Street' tackles racism in Zoom-like TV special
“Sesame Street” has always pressed for inclusion. Now in the wake of the national reckoning on race, it’s going further — teaching children to stand up against racism. Sesame Workshop — the nonprofit, educational organization behind “Sesame Street” — will air the half-hour anti-racist special “The Power of We” and hopes families will watch together.
“Sesame Street” has always pressed for inclusion. Now in the wake of the national reckoning on race, it’s going further — teaching children to stand up against racism. Sesame Workshop — the nonprofit, educational organization behind “Sesame Street” — will air the half-hour anti-racist special “The Power of We” and hopes families will watch together.
COVID-19 safety plans now approved for 49 Milwaukee schools
The Milwaukee Health Department has received 59 complete plans to date, and will continue reviewing and approving plans, prioritized by open date. The health department will continue providing weekly updates on schools' approval on Fridays.
The Milwaukee Health Department has received 59 complete plans to date, and will continue reviewing and approving plans, prioritized by open date. The health department will continue providing weekly updates on schools' approval on Fridays.
MPS receives donation of school supplies for homeless students
Milwaukee Public Schools announced the donation of 4,000 backpacks, courtesy of Educators Credit Union.
Milwaukee Public Schools announced the donation of 4,000 backpacks, courtesy of Educators Credit Union.
Distance learning brings glitchy connections, cramped quarters, more time with family
Sure it's nice to sleep in and do math problems in comfy clothes. But there are a host of other problems, like a lack of technology and even textbooks making virtual learning more difficult, especially for those at the lower end of the socioeconomic rung.
Sure it's nice to sleep in and do math problems in comfy clothes. But there are a host of other problems, like a lack of technology and even textbooks making virtual learning more difficult, especially for those at the lower end of the socioeconomic rung.
Campaign aimed at recruitment amid teacher shortage
Teachers in Milwaukee are sharing their stories in a new campaign called Why They Teach, aimed at boosting recruitment amid a state and nationwide shortage.
Teachers in Milwaukee are sharing their stories in a new campaign called Why They Teach, aimed at boosting recruitment amid a state and nationwide shortage.
MPS launches campaign to keep student-athletes engaged, active
While many school districts have athletes back on the filed -- sports is still on hold for Milwaukee Public Schools.
While many school districts have athletes back on the filed -- sports is still on hold for Milwaukee Public Schools.
'Why They Teach:' Campaign to boost recruitment amid shortage
Teachers in Milwaukee are sharing their stories in a new campaign called "Why They Teach," aimed at boosting recruitment amid a state and nationwide shortage.
Teachers in Milwaukee are sharing their stories in a new campaign called "Why They Teach," aimed at boosting recruitment amid a state and nationwide shortage.
Mom says son with Down syndrome is being isolated from peers
While Timmy may not be able to wear his mask, his mother says she presented the school with other safety options.
While Timmy may not be able to wear his mask, his mother says she presented the school with other safety options.
12-year-old college student, planning to major in aerospace engineering
12-year-old Caleb Anderson is a sophomore at Chattahoochee Technical College. He's expected to graduate college by 14.He said he wants to be an astronaut.
12-year-old Caleb Anderson is a sophomore at Chattahoochee Technical College. He's expected to graduate college by 14.He said he wants to be an astronaut.
1 in 4 young Asian Americans experienced anti-Asian hate amid COVID-19
A study conducted by the Stop Asian-American Pacific Islander Hate Youth Campaign found that 1 in 4 young Asian Americans have personally experienced anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A study conducted by the Stop Asian-American Pacific Islander Hate Youth Campaign found that 1 in 4 young Asian Americans have personally experienced anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
70% of students feel behind in school, report suggests otherwise
Students feel that they are falling behind in their virtual studies, but a new report says otherwise.
Students feel that they are falling behind in their virtual studies, but a new report says otherwise.
COVID-19 safety plans approved for 3 more Milwaukee schools
For a school's plan to be approved, it must include a health department K-12 Safety Assessment Checklist,
For a school's plan to be approved, it must include a health department K-12 Safety Assessment Checklist,
Menomonee Falls schools' get air filter system to combat virus
The system is a game-changer for indoor air quality. Fechter said the system increases filtration efficiency to around 97% -- compared to about 12% without.
The system is a game-changer for indoor air quality. Fechter said the system increases filtration efficiency to around 97% -- compared to about 12% without.
Racine school earns national award for closing achievement gap
A Racine elementary school earns national honors after closing an achievement gap in standardized test scores.
A Racine elementary school earns national honors after closing an achievement gap in standardized test scores.
Mark Wahlberg donates 1.3 million masks to U.S. schools, including Florida
He also recorded a social media message thanking essential workers and teachers for the work they’ve done as the world combats COVID-19.
He also recorded a social media message thanking essential workers and teachers for the work they’ve done as the world combats COVID-19.
Racine schools face budget, operational changes amid pandemic
The district is still accepting public comment on the budget before preparing a final version later this month.
The district is still accepting public comment on the budget before preparing a final version later this month.
Waukesha HS students soon to have in-person learning 4 days a week
The School District of Waukesha announced that it will be moving ahead with a plan to have high school students in class four days a week.
The School District of Waukesha announced that it will be moving ahead with a plan to have high school students in class four days a week.
Teachers unions call on state to order all schools to go virtual
Representatives of teachers unions are calling state officials to order all K-12 schools, colleges, and universities to move to virtual instruction.
Representatives of teachers unions are calling state officials to order all K-12 schools, colleges, and universities to move to virtual instruction.
Get out, enjoy a 'Storywalk' at Drexel Town Square in Oak Creek
It is a little bit of reading, a little bit of exercise, and a lot of fun. But you need to do it before the weather gets too cold!
It is a little bit of reading, a little bit of exercise, and a lot of fun. But you need to do it before the weather gets too cold!