Veterans discharged for refusing COVID vaccine may qualify to have GI Bill benefits restored
Thousands of U.S. service members who were discharged from service for refusing the COVID vaccine may regain eligibility for GI Bill education benefits.
MPS child abuse case; former teacher gets no charges after video circulates
Prosecutors declined charges against a former Milwaukee Public Schools teacher seen on video grabbing and throwing a 5-year-old student, leaving the child’s mother concerned the case is being minimized.
Fired MATC employees file discrimination complaints, college responds
A group of people fired from MATC's now-defunct DEI/Multicultural Services Department have filed state discrimination complaints.
Trump administration plans to dismantle parts of Education Department. What it means for student loans
Some of the Education Department’s responsibilities will now shift to other federal agencies as part of a new agreement.
Franklin school district, city head to court over $145M high school project
Franklin Public Schools sued the city over conditions added to its high school expansion, arguing the council overstepped after neighbors objected to updates that include clearing eight acres of woods.
MacKenzie Scott donates over $700 million to HBCUs
The billionaire first began donating money to Historically Black Colleges and Universities back in 2020.
Exploring the Native American exhibits
Throughout Native American Heritage Month, the Milwaukee Public Museum is honoring the First Nations of Wisconsin and beyond with cultural celebrations and educational opportunities. James Flores is back to show us one of the Native American exhibits you can explore.
Milwaukee police: Riverside paraprofessional hit student, arrested
Milwaukee police arrested a Riverside University High School paraprofessional who they said struck a student on Wednesday morning, Nov. 12.
MPS student attacked; father demands accountability, 13-year-old arrested
A Milwaukee father says the system failed his 13-year-old son after the boy was attacked with glass at Rufus King Middle School on Wednesday, while MPS disputed claims of delayed medical care and police arrested the 13-year-old suspect.
Students in these states spend more of their income on education, according to analysis
Many of the states that topped list were home to some of the most famous schools such as Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University, to name a few.
3 Waukesha School District schools closed or sold
The School District of Waukesha will see a major shakeup at the end of the school year. That is because the Board of Education voted to close or sell schools on Wednesday night, Nov. 12, to help with declining enrollment.
School District of Waukesha declining enrollment; 3 schools closed or sold
The School District of Waukesha will see a major shakeup at the end of the school year. That is because the Board of Education voted to close or sell schools to help with declining enrollment.
President Trump issues ‘Fostering the Future’ executive order to support children in foster care
Children in foster care are getting more help in securing a stable future thanks to a new executive order signed by President Trump on Thursday.
School District of Waukesha votes to close 2 schools, sell building
The School District of Waukesha board voted on Wednesday night to close down Bethesda and Hawthorn Elementary schools – and sell the Whittier Elementary building.
MPS awarded $23M federal grant to help prep students for college
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a seven-year, $23 million grant to MPS, the district's superintendent announced on Wednesday.
States add gun safety to school curriculums
Several states, including Arkansas, Tennessee and Utah, have passed new laws requiring schools to teach gun safety to students as young as five.
Wisconsin school, district report cards for 2024-25 released
Wisconsin grades schools and districts. The latest information released on Tuesday, Nov. 11, shows 94% of districts are meeting or exceeding expectations.
School District of Waukesha declining enrollment stirs emotional debate
The School District of Waukesha is dealing with declining enrollment by closing schools. For months, there has been a heated and emotional debate.
Spinal cord injuries; Wheelchair rugby athlete helps with key research
A paralyzed man finds freedom in wheelchair rugby. He collaborates with a Marquette lab to research improved breathing for SCIs.
Wisconsin DPI launches educator license revocation database
The Wisconsin DPI has launched a new database in response to criticism over how the department handles educator misconduct investigations.