Milwaukee battles to attract, retain top talent for tech, innovation
It is one thing to attract young talent to Milwaukee. But it is another challenge to keep them here long-term.
It is one thing to attract young talent to Milwaukee. But it is another challenge to keep them here long-term.
Is FAFSA part of the Education Department? And other things to know
Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.
Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.
Study: Teens spend 90 minutes on phones during school day, raising concerns
A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that adolescents spend an average of 90 minutes on their smartphones during school hours.
A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that adolescents spend an average of 90 minutes on their smartphones during school hours.
Federal funding freeze; Waukesha Head Start program not receiving funds
Despite a federal judge blocking President Donald Trump’s now rescinded federal freeze, the Head Start program says it hasn’t received critical funds.
Despite a federal judge blocking President Donald Trump’s now rescinded federal freeze, the Head Start program says it hasn’t received critical funds.
Pedestrian hit on Marquette University campus, driver charged
A Milwaukee woman is accused of driving on a suspended license when she hit and seriously injured a pedestrian on the Marquette University campus.
A Milwaukee woman is accused of driving on a suspended license when she hit and seriously injured a pedestrian on the Marquette University campus.
Nation’s Report Card reveals reading scores continue to decline: ‘A heartbreaking reality’
In 2024, the percentage of eighth-graders reading below the basic level was the largest in the assessment’s history, and the percentage of fourth-graders who scored below basic was the largest in 20 years.
In 2024, the percentage of eighth-graders reading below the basic level was the largest in the assessment’s history, and the percentage of fourth-graders who scored below basic was the largest in 20 years.
MPS superintendent finalists announced
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors revealed the finalists for superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools.
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors revealed the finalists for superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools.
ICE school arrests, Milwaukee student safety concerns
Now that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are able to make arrests on school grounds, student safety is a concern for some in Milwaukee.
Now that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are able to make arrests on school grounds, student safety is a concern for some in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent search; 3 finalists revealed
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors revealed on Friday, Jan. 31 the finalists for superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools.
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors revealed on Friday, Jan. 31 the finalists for superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools.
MPS misses financial reporting deadlines again, closing some gaps
Milwaukee Public Schools misses its deadlines for financial reporting, yet again. Some of the paperwork is more than a year late, and that delay is leading to new delays.
Milwaukee Public Schools misses its deadlines for financial reporting, yet again. Some of the paperwork is more than a year late, and that delay is leading to new delays.
MPS misses finance reporting deadlines again
Milwaukee Public Schools misses its deadlines for financial reporting, yet again. Some of the paperwork is more than a year late, and that delay is leading to new delays.
Milwaukee Public Schools misses its deadlines for financial reporting, yet again. Some of the paperwork is more than a year late, and that delay is leading to new delays.
Threats made to Northwest Catholic School staff; woman arrested
A 37-year-old woman was arrested after she allegedly made threats to staff members at Northwest Catholic School in Milwaukee on Wednesday, Jan. 29.
A 37-year-old woman was arrested after she allegedly made threats to staff members at Northwest Catholic School in Milwaukee on Wednesday, Jan. 29.
Wisconsin Public School Open Enrollment application period begins Feb. 3
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced that the online application period for the Public School Open Enrollment Program for the 2025-26 school year opens Monday, Feb 3.
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced that the online application period for the Public School Open Enrollment Program for the 2025-26 school year opens Monday, Feb 3.
Nation's Report Card data; MPS shows troubling 'proficiency' levels
Most students in Milwaukee are not proficient in math or reading, based on the report.
Most students in Milwaukee are not proficient in math or reading, based on the report.
Silver Lake school referendum; public weighs options for $7M proposal
In less than two months, voters in Silver Lake will decide whether they want to increase taxes to help fix Riverview Elementary School.
In less than two months, voters in Silver Lake will decide whether they want to increase taxes to help fix Riverview Elementary School.
Nation's Report Card Wisconsin results show little growth made
The Nation’s Report Card came out Wednesday, Jan. 29, measuring the academic performance of students throughout the country.
The Nation’s Report Card came out Wednesday, Jan. 29, measuring the academic performance of students throughout the country.
Trump signs executive order aiming to cut federal funding for ‘woke’ schools
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for schools that promote what he calls "radical, anti-American ideologies."
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for schools that promote what he calls "radical, anti-American ideologies."
MPS immigration rights rally; teacher gets support
Families and friends of a Milwaukee Public Schools teacher rallied to support her after she said she was suspended for providing resources to families potentially facing deportation.
Families and friends of a Milwaukee Public Schools teacher rallied to support her after she said she was suspended for providing resources to families potentially facing deportation.
All-gender bathroom at Denver high school under federal investigation
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.
Federal funding freeze on hold; Wisconsin programs concerned for future
Many Wisconsin agencies are in limbo, wondering what's next if and when the federal funding freeze is reinstated.
Many Wisconsin agencies are in limbo, wondering what's next if and when the federal funding freeze is reinstated.