Harvard to offer free tuition for families earning less than $200K

Harvard University has announced that, starting next school year, it will offer free tuition to students from families with annual incomes of $200,000 or less.

New MPS superintendent Brenda Cassellius
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MPS superintendent Brenda Cassellius talks to the media on her first day on the job. She touched on a few topics including school resource officers (SROs) and lead hazards.

MPS lead hazards: 3 more schools closed, leaders urge testing

The new superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, Brenda Cassellius, said on Monday, March 17 that her number one priority is dealing with the dangers of lead in school buildings.

3 more MPS schools close over lead concerns
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Three more MPS schools have closed due to significant lead hazards. IT comes as the new superintendent starts her job.

UW-Madison DEI spending, leader's 'judgment' questioned: records

A new internal report details a "significant lapse in judgment and fiscal responsibility" by UW-Madison's previous chief diversity officer.

MPS lead hazards: Bradley Tech testing clinic opens to families

The Milwaukee Health Department held a blood lead level testing clinic for MPS students and families at Bradley Tech High School on Saturday, March 15.

STEM Forward engineering contest: 'Transforming water technology'

At Discovery World, high school students had the opportunity to show off their work in the Wisconsin Regional Engineering Machine Design Contest.

Engineering Machine Design Regional Contest
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On Friday, March 14, 2025, Discovery World hosted STEM Forward?s Engineering Machine Design Regional Contest.

MPS lead hazards: 3 more schools to close
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The Milwaukee Public Schools lead problem continues to grow as three more schools will shut their doors on Monday, March 17.

MPS lead hazards: EPA, CDC help requested for investigations

The Milwaukee Public Schools lead problem continues to grow as three more schools will shut their doors on Monday, March 17.

MPS lead exposure; 3 more schools closing

Starms Early Childhood Center, Fernwood Montessori School and LaFollette School are all temporarily closing, effective Monday, March 17.

MPS lead exposure; screening for students
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The Milwaukee Health Department will provide lead screenings for MPS students on Saturday, March 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bradley Tech School.

Wisconsin joins lawsuit over education department cuts

Wisconsin joined a coalition of states on Thursday, suing the Trump administration to "stop the dismantling" of the U.S. Department of Education.

MPS lead exposure; screening clinic for students on March 15

Milwaukee Public School officials on Thursday, March 13 provided details on an upcoming lead clinic happening on Saturday, March 15.

SHARP Literacy design challenge; 4th graders present invention ideas

Fourth grade students from 14 Milwaukee and Waukesha schools took center stage in the Interschool Design Challenge at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday, March 12.

School bus tracking app; Milwaukee Public Schools launches 'WheresTheBus'

Milwaukee Public Schools announced the launch of an app this month that will allow families with children who ride the school bus to track that bus.