MPS priorities for upcoming school year include reading, buildings
Milwaukee Public Schools has circled reading proficiency, building upgrades and "operational excellence" as its priorities for the upcoming school year.
Milwaukee Public Schools has circled reading proficiency, building upgrades and "operational excellence" as its priorities for the upcoming school year.
Dolly Parton remembered; legacy of learning
Country music superstar Dolly Parton leaves a legacy of learning in the wake of her passing. Ali Haigh of United Way Racine County talked with Wisconsin Live Desk about how the Imagination Library in that community is making a big difference in the lives of children.
Country music superstar Dolly Parton leaves a legacy of learning in the wake of her passing. Ali Haigh of United Way Racine County talked with Wisconsin Live Desk about how the Imagination Library in that community is making a big difference in the lives of children.
Dolly Parton's impact on Wisconsin through reading
Country music superstar Dolly Parton is being remembered for her kindness and giving nature. There is no clearer example of this than the Imagination Library. Wisconsin Live Desk learned more about the organization, what it entails, how parents and grandparents of young kids can get involved, and more.
Country music superstar Dolly Parton is being remembered for her kindness and giving nature. There is no clearer example of this than the Imagination Library. Wisconsin Live Desk learned more about the organization, what it entails, how parents and grandparents of young kids can get involved, and more.
Police face backlash for using electric shock gloves in Nebraska schools
The gloves are known as G.L.O.V.E.s or Generated Low Output Voltage Emitters, and police say they can help an officer quickly get control of someone who is refusing commands.
The gloves are known as G.L.O.V.E.s or Generated Low Output Voltage Emitters, and police say they can help an officer quickly get control of someone who is refusing commands.
College students can now pay tuition with PayPal or Venmo at some universities
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
Nathan Hale High School football coaches put on leave, several resign
We are two nights away from the start of the high school football season. And at West Allis Nathan Hale, there's already drama, but not over the game itself. Seven of the team's eleven coaches have resigned amid an ongoing investigation.
We are two nights away from the start of the high school football season. And at West Allis Nathan Hale, there's already drama, but not over the game itself. Seven of the team's eleven coaches have resigned amid an ongoing investigation.
Pentagon threatens funding for 30 universities over ties to China
The Pentagon has ordered 30 universities to audit their partnerships with institutions—primarily in China—or face a total loss of federal funding.
The Pentagon has ordered 30 universities to audit their partnerships with institutions—primarily in China—or face a total loss of federal funding.
Colleges defend ‘content creator’ degree programs
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
Jason Arday found dead after resigning amid plagiarism claims
Jason Arday, a British sociologist who became the University of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead Friday at a home in south London.
Jason Arday, a British sociologist who became the University of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead Friday at a home in south London.
Harvard wins dismissal of Trump administration lawsuit over alleged harassment of Jewish students
A federal judge in Boston has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment and antisemitism on campus.
A federal judge in Boston has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment and antisemitism on campus.
Florida State University hit with federal civil rights investigation over race, sex-based scholarship programs
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.
Lincoln Avenue School fire ruled accidental, caused by chemical-soaked rags
Chemical-soaked cleaning rags in a trash bin combusted, causing the massive blaze that destroyed Lincoln Avenue School back in June.
Chemical-soaked cleaning rags in a trash bin combusted, causing the massive blaze that destroyed Lincoln Avenue School back in June.
Student loan defaults reach record highs: See where your state stands
Student loan defaults are reaching record highs across the U.S. as borrowers struggle to make ends meet.
Student loan defaults are reaching record highs across the U.S. as borrowers struggle to make ends meet.
Lincoln Avenue Elementary school supply drive hosted by MPD District 2
Milwaukee police are asking you to help students, staff, and families impacted by the Lincoln Avenue School fire by donating to a supply drive.
Milwaukee police are asking you to help students, staff, and families impacted by the Lincoln Avenue School fire by donating to a supply drive.
Poll reveals changes about Americans' attitudes towards cellphones in schools
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.
Tuskegee University requires business suits, bans bonnets and du-rags in new dress code
Tuskegee University is implementing a new dress code requiring students to bring a business suit and dress shoes to campus while banning bonnets, du-rags and other non-religious head coverings in classrooms and cafeterias.
Tuskegee University is implementing a new dress code requiring students to bring a business suit and dress shoes to campus while banning bonnets, du-rags and other non-religious head coverings in classrooms and cafeterias.
Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls to close South Africa campus in 2027
Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa will close its residential campus after the 2027 academic year.
Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa will close its residential campus after the 2027 academic year.
Marquette poll: Expanded support for Hong in Democratic primary
Marquette University Law School released the results of its latest poll on July 29.
Marquette University Law School released the results of its latest poll on July 29.
Milwaukee bicycle crash, Marquette professor emeritus killed
The bicyclist struck and killed in Milwaukee on Sunday night has been identified as Raymond Fournelle, a Marquette University professor emeritus.
The bicyclist struck and killed in Milwaukee on Sunday night has been identified as Raymond Fournelle, a Marquette University professor emeritus.
Milwaukee school resource officers; new data on calls, arrests
There is new data on Milwaukee Police Department school resource officers as the department and MPS prepare for a second full year with them back.
There is new data on Milwaukee Police Department school resource officers as the department and MPS prepare for a second full year with them back.