Maps of school teacher salary averages for 2024
Adjusted for inflation, teachers are reportedly making 5% less than they did 10 years ago. Here’s how average teacher salaries measure up to each state’s minimum living wage threshold.
UW-Milwaukee Gaza protests; administration faces backlash after apology
Student protesters of the Israel-Hamas war responded on Thursday, May 23, to Chancellor Mark Mone’s apology to Jewish students earlier this week.
Summer Food Service Program in Wisconsin; what families should know
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has started working on the 2024 Summer Food Service Program, the department announced on Thursday.
Milwaukee Public Schools Strategic Plan; public input sought
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is seeking input from students, families, staff, and community members to help make decisions for year two of its 2023-28 Strategic Plan.
Student loans canceled for another 160K borrowers, Biden administration says
More student loan forgiveness was announced on Wednesday, totaling $7.7 billion, according to the White House.
Milwaukee Public Schools' Head Start program suspended due to 'deficiencies'
Happening Tuesday, May 21, Milwaukee Public Schools said federal funding for its Head Start program will be suspended.
Study reveals best way to future-proof your college degree
A recent study suggests that having a double major in college could improve your earning potential.
Here are the smartest US states, according to 2024 study
Do you live in America’s smartest state? The ranking includes factors like average IQ, graduation rates, and SAT and ACT scores.
Biden delivers Morehouse commencement address
“I support peaceful nonviolent protest," Biden told students, some who wore keffiyeh scarves around their shoulders. "Your voices should be heard, and I promise you I hear them.”
UWM armed robbery, Milwaukee police chase; 3 charged
An armed robbery outside a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee residence hall led to a police chase on May 12 and criminal charges against three people.
Little Free Library destroyed, Milwaukee woman plans to 'keep going'
A Milwaukee woman said someone destroyed a Little Free Library that she put in the community. It didn't just promote reading, it honored her family.
Vermont State's Max the Cat gets honorary 'doctor of litter-ature' degree
Max lives in a house with his human family near campus, where he likes to hang out with students who pick him up for selfies. He even goes on tours with prospective students.
Graduation speaker gives each student $1,000 -- with a catch
A commencement speaker surprised graduates at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth this week by giving them each $1,000 cash in envelopes — but with a catch.
Student loan forgiveness: Key deadline for one-time adjustment extended
A student loan forgiveness-related deadline has been extended by the Biden administration related to loan consolidation. Here’s what to know.
Hartland students board STEM Shuttle to learn about science
Elementary school students in Hartland got the opportunity to take a field trip on Wednesday, May 15, into space without leaving campus.
Tampa 14-year-old earns college degree, prepares for nursing school: 'It was a lot of hard work'
Believe it or not, a 14-year-old student has achieved something incredible.



















