'America's Favorite Student:' Pewaukee boy hopes to claim title
A Pewaukee boy hopes to earn the title "America's Favorite Student" – and you can help make it happen.
A Pewaukee boy hopes to earn the title "America's Favorite Student" – and you can help make it happen.
Milwaukee Public Schools: 89 more teaching positions for new school year
Milwaukee Public Schools announced on Monday, April 13, that the district estimates it will have 89 more classroom teaching positions next school year.
Milwaukee Public Schools announced on Monday, April 13, that the district estimates it will have 89 more classroom teaching positions next school year.
UW-Madison research lab chemical investigation, employee arrested
A University of Wisconsin-Madison research lab employee was arrested for recklessly endangering safety after an investigation into a chemical incident.
A University of Wisconsin-Madison research lab employee was arrested for recklessly endangering safety after an investigation into a chemical incident.
Marquette Church of the Gesu damaged, man charged
An armed Green Bay man who believed he was "God" damaged Marquette University's Church of the Gesu on Easter, according to a criminal complaint.
An armed Green Bay man who believed he was "God" damaged Marquette University's Church of the Gesu on Easter, according to a criminal complaint.
Universities of Wisconsin regents questioned on president's firing
Fired UW System President Jay Rothman said he was blindsided by his firing. But on Thursday, April 9, two regents pushed back on that during a Senate hearing that was all about the ousting.
Fired UW System President Jay Rothman said he was blindsided by his firing. But on Thursday, April 9, two regents pushed back on that during a Senate hearing that was all about the ousting.
Universities of Wisconsin regents questioned on president's firing
Fired UW System President Jay Rothman says he was blindsided by his firing. But on Thursday, April 9, two regents pushed back on that during a Senate hearing that was all about the ousting.
Fired UW System President Jay Rothman says he was blindsided by his firing. But on Thursday, April 9, two regents pushed back on that during a Senate hearing that was all about the ousting.
Judge blocks Trump-era push for college admissions race data collection
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data aimed at proving they are not considering race.
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data aimed at proving they are not considering race.
UW System President Jay Rothman fired, "blindsided" by the decision
UW System Board of Regents members are being called before a Senate committee on Thursday, April 9 in the wake of voting to fire system president Jay Rothman.
UW System Board of Regents members are being called before a Senate committee on Thursday, April 9 in the wake of voting to fire system president Jay Rothman.
List: Bible stories proposed in Texas as required reading in public schools
The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.
The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.
UW System President Jay Rothman fired; regents vote unanimously
Jay Rothman, the Universities of Wisconsin system president, was fired after a closed-door UW regents meeting on Tuesday evening, April 7.
Jay Rothman, the Universities of Wisconsin system president, was fired after a closed-door UW regents meeting on Tuesday evening, April 7.
Trump administration ends agreements to protect transgender students in several schools
The Education Department says it has terminated agreements with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.
The Education Department says it has terminated agreements with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.
Milwaukee teachers union demands MPS cuts reversal
Milwaukee Public Schools approved cuts impacting roughly 200 jobs to address a $46 million shortfall as the teachers union called for a special meeting to reverse cuts to frontline staff, requesting a pause on the budget process.
Milwaukee Public Schools approved cuts impacting roughly 200 jobs to address a $46 million shortfall as the teachers union called for a special meeting to reverse cuts to frontline staff, requesting a pause on the budget process.
Milwaukee Public Schools cuts; teachers union calls them "chaotic"
It is budget season, and with that comes cuts at Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). The Milwaukee teachers union calls those cuts chaotic.
It is budget season, and with that comes cuts at Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). The Milwaukee teachers union calls those cuts chaotic.
Milwaukee Public Schools cuts; teachers union calls them 'chaotic'
Milwaukee Public Schools approved cuts impacting roughly 200 jobs to address a $46 million shortfall as the teachers union called for a special meeting to reverse cuts to frontline staff, requesting a pause on the budget process.
Milwaukee Public Schools approved cuts impacting roughly 200 jobs to address a $46 million shortfall as the teachers union called for a special meeting to reverse cuts to frontline staff, requesting a pause on the budget process.
Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman told to resign or be fired
The president of the 25-campus Universities of Wisconsin, Jay Rothman, said that he’s been told to either resign or be fired, but has been given no reason and won’t step aside.
The president of the 25-campus Universities of Wisconsin, Jay Rothman, said that he’s been told to either resign or be fired, but has been given no reason and won’t step aside.
Whitefish Bay voters weigh $135.6M school referendum in spring election
Whitefish Bay voters will decide a $135.6 million school referendum that would build a new middle school, renovate buildings, and raise taxes by about $1,783 annually.
Whitefish Bay voters will decide a $135.6 million school referendum that would build a new middle school, renovate buildings, and raise taxes by about $1,783 annually.
Student loan borrowers in SAVE plan told to prepare for repayment: What to know
Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.
Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.
MPS layoffs plan draws pushback as district works to close $46M gap
Milwaukee Public Schools plans about 200 layoffs to close a $46 million budget gap, but union leaders say cuts could impact student safety while district leaders say no classroom teachers will be eliminated.
Milwaukee Public Schools plans about 200 layoffs to close a $46 million budget gap, but union leaders say cuts could impact student safety while district leaders say no classroom teachers will be eliminated.
MPS cuts face backlash
Milwaukee Public Schools plans about 200 layoffs to close a $46 million budget gap, but union leaders say cuts could impact student safety while district leaders say no classroom teachers will be eliminated.
Milwaukee Public Schools plans about 200 layoffs to close a $46 million budget gap, but union leaders say cuts could impact student safety while district leaders say no classroom teachers will be eliminated.
MPS budget gap; 201 positions impacted in district reductions
Milwaukee Public Schools plans to reduce about 201 non-classroom positions to help close a $46 million budget gap while protecting classroom instruction and class sizes.
Milwaukee Public Schools plans to reduce about 201 non-classroom positions to help close a $46 million budget gap while protecting classroom instruction and class sizes.