MPS lead hazards: EPA, CDC help requested for investigations
The Milwaukee Public Schools lead problem continues to grow as three more schools will shut their doors on Monday, March 17.
Trump's anti-DEI crusade targets more than 50 universities: See the full list
President Trump’s campaign to end DEI programs nationwide is now targeting more than 50 universities for alleged racial discrimination.
Wisconsin special education funding; 2 moms lead advocacy campaign
Two mothers have started what's called the Learn in My Shoes Campaign, raising awareness for special education funding.
MPS lead exposure; 3 more schools closing
Starms Early Childhood Center, Fernwood Montessori School and LaFollette School are all temporarily closing, effective Monday, March 17.
Wisconsin joins lawsuit over education department cuts
Wisconsin joined a coalition of states on Thursday, suing the Trump administration to "stop the dismantling" of the U.S. Department of Education.
MPS lead exposure; screening clinic for students on March 15
Milwaukee Public School officials on Thursday, March 13 provided details on an upcoming lead clinic happening on Saturday, March 15.
SHARP Literacy design challenge; 4th graders present invention ideas
Fourth grade students from 14 Milwaukee and Waukesha schools took center stage in the Interschool Design Challenge at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday, March 12.
School bus tracking app; Milwaukee Public Schools launches 'WheresTheBus'
Milwaukee Public Schools announced the launch of an app this month that will allow families with children who ride the school bus to track that bus.
Study reveals impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on kindergarteners' development
Researchers in a recent study found that the pandemic had an effect on kindergartners social skills and cognitive development.
MPS lead exposure; Trowbridge School to reopen
Trowbridge Street School passed its clearance check following the latest round of lead hazard remediation and cleaning, allowing the school to reopen.
USDA cancels $1 billion in funding for schools and food banks to buy food from local suppliers
The USDA funding cuts could impact school lunch programs nationwide. Here’s what we know.
Education Department lays off nearly 50% of its staff: What to know
The Education Department is laying off nearly 50% of its staff, raising questions about the agency’s ability to continue usual operations.
UW-Madison could lose federal funds, letter warns; here's why
The Trump administration accused UW-Madison of failing to protect Jewish students. Now, the university is at risk of losing federal funds.
Department of Education employees sent home, nearly half of staff to be eliminated: report
About half of the staff at the Department of Education are expected to be laid off in the latest round of firings under the Trump Administration, FOX News reports.
MPS paraprofessional charged with child abuse
A Milwaukee Public Schools paraprofessional has been charged with two counts of felony child abuse.
School resource officers in MPS; week-long training begins
A group of police officers just finished day one of school resource officer training. It's a move closer to getting police back into Milwaukee Public Schools after delays and courtroom drama.
MATC launches esports program for students, starts in spring 2025
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) launched an esports program to compete against other state schools in the Wisconsin Esports Conference (WEC).
Trump order aims to deny student loan relief to some borrowers
President Donald Trump is ordering changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that would disqualify workers of nonprofit groups deemed to have engaged in “improper" activities.