Is educational book on animal sex too much for middle school? Florida district gives it the OK

A children’s book that includes illustrations of animals mating will remain on the shelves of several Orange County middle school libraries after a divided school board vote, despite objections from some parents and board members.

Milwaukee school resource officers; mixed views surface at public meeting

Community members are questioning the impact of school resource officers nearly 10 months after their return to Milwaukee Public Schools, with calls for more data and transparency.

MPS SROs hold community meeting
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Community members are questioning the impact of school resource officers nearly 10 months after their return to Milwaukee Public Schools, with calls for more data and transparency.

Wauwatosa East students walk out amid national protests over ICE enforcement

Wauwatosa East High School students staged a walkout amid nationwide protests over ICE enforcement on Monday, Jan. 12, citing concerns after a fatal shooting in Minneapolis and recent immigration actions.

UW-Parkside adding women's flag football as varsity sport

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside will add women's flag football as a varsity sport, with competition beginning in the 2026–27 academic year.

Milwaukee Public Schools payroll issue; staff paychecks missing

Where is the money? That is the question many Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) employees asked on Friday, Jan. 2, after they did not get a paycheck in their bank accounts.

Student loan borrowers in default face wage garnishment starting Jan. 7

The Department of Education will begin garnishing wages from borrowers who have defaulted on federal student loans starting in early January.

‘Superman’ police officer pushes bus full of Granbury ISD students

A police officer for the Granbury Independent School District is going viral thanks to a video that shows his incredible strength. He pushed a broken-down school bus full of children out of traffic.

MPS lead crisis: District shares update on lead paint stabilization efforts

Milwaukee Public Schools says lead stabilization work is complete at 99 elementary schools, finishing ahead of deadline and costing more than $43 million, with new steps planned to prevent future issues.

Milwaukee police investigate Grantosa School child abuse report

Milwaukee police are investigating another report of child abuse at an MPS, this time involving a 5-year-old at Grantosa Drive School.

Milwaukee Public Schools sued; staffer accused of locking students in boiler room

Several parents are now suing Milwaukee Public Schools. They claim a former paraprofessional locked their students inside a boiler room as punishment.

Marian University: 50% tuition discount for Catholic high school graduates

Marian University in Fond du Lac announced on Wednesday, Dec. 10 a 50% tuition discount for eligible incoming students beginning in the Fall 2026 semester.

Dept. of Education reaches deal to end SAVE plan: What this means for student loan borrowers

On Tuesday, the Dept. of Education announced that it had reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if given court approval, will end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan.

Marquette student and leukemia survivor inspired to research cancer

Defying the odds and making a difference, that's the mission of a Marquette student who is also a childhood cancer survivor.

Childhood cancer survivor helping with cancer research
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Defying the odds and making a difference, that's the mission of a Marquette student who is also a childhood cancer survivor.

Accusations of abuse by school staff; Milwaukee parents take legal action

Two Milwaukee Public Schools parents are planning to take legal action after they say their disabled children were abused by school staffers.

School abuse accusations, parents take legal action
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Two Milwaukee Public Schools parents are planning to take legal action after they say their disabled children were abused by school staffers.

Carroll student earns national scholarship, hopes to help restaurant

Running a restaurant is hard work. And when it comes to taking the reins of her family's business, a Carroll University student is making sure she earns it.