New MPS superintendent on lead hazards, funding needs

New Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius inherited a number of problems, perhaps most notably lead hazards.

Arrowhead April referendum, lawsuit; voters to weigh new plan

In November, Hartland and Merton voters rejected a $261 million plan to consolidate the school’s two campuses into one new building. In April, voters will weigh a $136 million “Plan B."

MPS lead hazards: State orders improved cleaning practices

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' office sent MPS a letter this week, ordering the school district to improve how it cleans schools with high levels of lead.

Tuition-free Pewaukee charter school opening; 'everyone is welcome'

A woman in Pewaukee says she has a way to stop student bullying and improve test scores. She’s opening a new school. FOX6 took a look inside Autumn Hill Academy.

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A woman in Pewaukee says she has a way to stop student bullying and improve test scores. She?s opening a new school. FOX6 took a look inside Autumn Hill Academy, ahead of an open house.

Student loans to be managed by Small Business Administration, Trump says

Student loans will now be managed by Small Business Administration, President Trump announced Friday, as part of his plan to dismantle the Department of Education.

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.

MPS lead hazards, concerns about private schools
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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
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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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.