MPS lead hazards; concerns over risks in private schools
There are new details tonight about school lead concerns, and parents say they're not just worried about Milwaukee Public Schools.
There are new details tonight about school lead concerns, and parents say they're not just worried about Milwaukee Public Schools.
MPS lead hazards, concerns about private schools
There are new details tonight about school lead concerns, and parents say they're not just worried about Milwaukee Public Schools.
There are new details tonight about school lead concerns, and parents say they're not just worried about Milwaukee Public Schools.
WI school superintendent race virtual debate
Wisconsin voters will cast ballots to see who controls the state's education department, with the race pitting incumbent Jill Underly against challenger Brittany Kinser. The debated virtually in their one and only forum on Wednesday, March 19.
Wisconsin voters will cast ballots to see who controls the state's education department, with the race pitting incumbent Jill Underly against challenger Brittany Kinser. The debated virtually in their one and only forum on Wednesday, March 19.
Trump education department order; Wisconsin lawmakers, others react
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to eliminate the Department of Education, sparking reaction from Wisconsin lawmakers.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to eliminate the Department of Education, sparking reaction from Wisconsin lawmakers.
Trump signs order to 'begin eliminating' Department of Education
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to "begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all."
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to "begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all."
New Wisconsin DMV online knowledge test for students ages 15-17
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) now offers students ages 15-17 the opportunity to take DMV’s knowledge test from the convenience of their home with parent or guardian supervision.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) now offers students ages 15-17 the opportunity to take DMV’s knowledge test from the convenience of their home with parent or guardian supervision.
Lead in Milwaukee schools; testing underway, district's maintenance plan due
Milwaukee Public Schools has just two days left to figure out a long-term plan for lead issues that closed several of the district's buildings.
Milwaukee Public Schools has just two days left to figure out a long-term plan for lead issues that closed several of the district's buildings.
MPS lead exposure; student screening clinics as doctors warn of decline
Doctors are warning of a drop in child lead testing as Milwaukee Public Schools closed several buildings due to unsafe levels of lead.
Doctors are warning of a drop in child lead testing as Milwaukee Public Schools closed several buildings due to unsafe levels of lead.
Lake Country School District band program; parents rally to fundraise
Parents in the Lake Country School District are rallying to save the school's band program for their kids.
Parents in the Lake Country School District are rallying to save the school's band program for their kids.
MPS school resource officer deadline; judge erases $1K a day fine
A Milwaukee County judge said on Monday, March 17 that the district and police department have complied with court orders to get school resource officers in schools.
A Milwaukee County judge said on Monday, March 17 that the district and police department have complied with court orders to get school resource officers in schools.
Harvard to offer free tuition for families earning less than $200K
Harvard University has announced that, starting next school year, it will offer free tuition to students from families with annual incomes of $200,000 or less.
Harvard University has announced that, starting next school year, it will offer free tuition to students from families with annual incomes of $200,000 or less.
New MPS superintendent Brenda Cassellius
MPS superintendent Brenda Cassellius talks to the media on her first day on the job. She touched on a few topics including school resource officers (SROs) and lead hazards.
MPS superintendent Brenda Cassellius talks to the media on her first day on the job. She touched on a few topics including school resource officers (SROs) and lead hazards.
MPS lead hazards: 3 more schools closed, leaders urge testing
The new superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, Brenda Cassellius, said on Monday, March 17 that her number one priority is dealing with the dangers of lead in school buildings.
The new superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, Brenda Cassellius, said on Monday, March 17 that her number one priority is dealing with the dangers of lead in school buildings.
3 more MPS schools close over lead concerns
Three more MPS schools have closed due to significant lead hazards. IT comes as the new superintendent starts her job.
Three more MPS schools have closed due to significant lead hazards. IT comes as the new superintendent starts her job.
UW-Madison DEI spending, leader's 'judgment' questioned: records
A new internal report details a "significant lapse in judgment and fiscal responsibility" by UW-Madison's previous chief diversity officer.
A new internal report details a "significant lapse in judgment and fiscal responsibility" by UW-Madison's previous chief diversity officer.
MPS school resource officer deadline; will city be in compliance?
The court-ordered deadline for resource officers to return to Milwaukee Public Schools was Saturday, March 15.
The court-ordered deadline for resource officers to return to Milwaukee Public Schools was Saturday, March 15.
MPS lead hazards: Bradley Tech testing clinic opens to families
The Milwaukee Health Department held a blood lead level testing clinic for MPS students and families at Bradley Tech High School on Saturday, March 15.
The Milwaukee Health Department held a blood lead level testing clinic for MPS students and families at Bradley Tech High School on Saturday, March 15.
STEM Forward engineering contest: 'Transforming water technology'
At Discovery World, high school students had the opportunity to show off their work in the Wisconsin Regional Engineering Machine Design Contest.
At Discovery World, high school students had the opportunity to show off their work in the Wisconsin Regional Engineering Machine Design Contest.
Engineering Machine Design Regional Contest
On Friday, March 14, 2025, Discovery World hosted STEM Forward?s Engineering Machine Design Regional Contest.
On Friday, March 14, 2025, Discovery World hosted STEM Forward?s Engineering Machine Design Regional Contest.
MPS lead hazards: 3 more schools to close
The Milwaukee Public Schools lead problem continues to grow as three more schools will shut their doors on Monday, March 17.
The Milwaukee Public Schools lead problem continues to grow as three more schools will shut their doors on Monday, March 17.