Education

Milwaukee loses to UCF, Panthers try to rally

November 27, 2024 9:27pm CST

Darius Johnson made a career-high eight 3-pointers and scored 28 points to lead UCF to an 84-76 victory over Milwaukee on Wednesday night.

Texas State Board of Education approves school curriculum with Biblical references

November 22, 2024 12:15pm CST

The Texas State Board of Education has approved a set of lesson plans for elementary students that includes stories from the Bible.

FAFSA form for 2025-26 financial aid now open: What to know, deadlines and more

November 22, 2024 8:54am CST

The FAFSA application to receive college financial aid for the 2025-2026 school year is officially open. Here's what to know after last year's botched rollout.

MIT to offer free tuition to 80% of US households: What to know

November 22, 2024 8:49am CST

MIT, one of the top universities in the world, is offering free tuition to undergraduate students who are accepted and meet family income requirements.

Milwaukee power distribution training program celebrates students

November 20, 2024 4:55pm CST

An MATC electrical power distribution training center in Milwaukee is celebrating its students – and its first year at a new location.

Marquette University new president; Dr. Kimo Ah Yun elected

November 20, 2024 2:26pm CST

Marquette University officials announced that Dr. Kimo Ah Yun was unanimously elected the 25th president of Marquette University by the Marquette Board of Trustees at a special board meeting.

Kenosha school board votes to put $115M referendum on February ballot

November 20, 2024 6:05am CST

The Kenosha Unified School District Board of Education voted on Tuesday night, Nov. 19 to place an operational referendum question on the ballot for February 18, 2025.

Watertown school gender guidelines; parents, superintendent respond to new policy

November 19, 2024 5:35pm CST

The Watertown Unified School District voted on Monday, Nov. 18, to change the district’s guidelines for transgender and nonbinary students.

Wisconsin school report cards published; how to check your school's grade

November 19, 2024 12:43pm CST

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) on Tuesday, Nov. 19 published public and choice school and district report cards for the 2023-24 school year.

Watertown school gender guidelines; board votes on new policy

November 18, 2024 9:18pm CST

A gender war vote within the Watertown Unified School District, which is leading to possible big changes for students in the district.

Former MPS board member Aisha Carr's hearing set for Thursday

November 18, 2024 6:26pm CST

Milwaukee County prosecutors are responding to claims of discrimination against a former Milwaukee Public Schools board member.

Oklahoma schools chief wants to make students watch announcement of new religious department

November 17, 2024 12:45pm CST

In the video, the state superintendent prays for President-elect Donald Trump and says religious liberty has been attacked and patriotism mocked “by woke teachers unions."

Shigella infection reported at Milwaukee school; what to know

November 15, 2024 9:44pm CST

According to the Milwaukee Health Department, a case of shigellosis was reported at La Escuela Fratney. It can cause stomach pain, diarrhea and fever.

Wisconsin school referendums, voters approve record number: study

November 14, 2024 12:25pm CST

Wisconsin voters saw and approved a record number of school referendums on their ballots in 2024, according to a report released Thursday.

Trump calls to 'disband' the Department of Education

November 13, 2024 4:34pm CST

President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly mentioned "disbanding" and "de-powering" the Department of Education during his campaign. What does that mean for you?

Kenosha school threat; first school board meeting held after incident

November 12, 2024 10:21pm CST

The Kenosha Unified School District held its first school board meeting since the school shooting scare at Roosevelt Elementary School last Thursday, Nov. 7.