MPS lead exposure; parents demand transparency, leaders to release findings
After dangerous levels of lead were found in two Milwaukee Public Schools buildings, parents want answers about the risk to their children.
Wisconsin school cellphone policy bill; weighing the options
A Wisconsin bill calls for school districts to generally ban cellphones in classrooms.
MPS superintendent finalist interviews; what they told FOX6 after
The three finalists for Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent had their final interviews on Friday. FOX6 News planned to question all three.
MPS superintendent search; final interviews with finalists Friday
The three finalists for the position of Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent will have their final interviews during a special meeting on Friday, Feb. 7.
MPS superintendent search; community forums with finalists Thursday
The three finalists for the position of Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent are taking questions from the public at community sessions on Thursday, Feb. 6.
Milwaukee schools 'significant' lead exposure issues; what we know
Milwaukee officials on Thursday, Feb 6 provided information on what the mayor's office described as "significant" lead exposure issues in schools.
Milwaukee battles to attract, retain top talent for tech, innovation
It is one thing to attract young talent to Milwaukee. But it is another challenge to keep them here long-term.
Is FAFSA part of the Education Department? And other things to know
Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.
Study: Teens spend 90 minutes on phones during school day, raising concerns
A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that adolescents spend an average of 90 minutes on their smartphones during school hours.
Federal funding freeze; Waukesha Head Start program not receiving funds
Despite a federal judge blocking President Donald Trump’s now rescinded federal freeze, the Head Start program says it hasn’t received critical funds.
Pedestrian hit on Marquette University campus, driver charged
A Milwaukee woman is accused of driving on a suspended license when she hit and seriously injured a pedestrian on the Marquette University campus.
Nation’s Report Card reveals reading scores continue to decline: ‘A heartbreaking reality’
In 2024, the percentage of eighth-graders reading below the basic level was the largest in the assessment’s history, and the percentage of fourth-graders who scored below basic was the largest in 20 years.
ICE school arrests, Milwaukee student safety concerns
Now that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are able to make arrests on school grounds, student safety is a concern for some in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent search; 3 finalists revealed
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors revealed on Friday, Jan. 31 the finalists for superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools.
MPS misses financial reporting deadlines again, closing some gaps
Milwaukee Public Schools misses its deadlines for financial reporting, yet again. Some of the paperwork is more than a year late, and that delay is leading to new delays.