Student loan scams surge as October repayment date approaches
Scammers are looking to take advantage of borrowers in need of financial assistance as student loan payments start back up.
More schools adopt 4-day weeks. For parents, the difficulty is day 5
Hundreds of school systems nationwide have adopted four-day weeks in recent years, mostly in rural and western parts of the U.S., with school districts citing cost savings and advantages for teacher recruitment.
Best Wisconsin colleges: National report ranks these 38 institutions
U.S. News & World Report released its "2024 Best Colleges" report, ranking hundreds of universities and colleges, including 38 in Wisconsin.
US education chief weighs new ways to deter college admissions preference for kids of alumni
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says legacy admissions must be revisited for diversity on campuses after the recent Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
Mother of Virginia 6-year-old who shot teacher to remain free on bond after failing drug tests
Despite multiple failed drug tests, a judge rejected a request by prosecutors Thursday to revoke the bond of the mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia as she awaits sentencing on a federal weapons charge that she used marijuana while possessing a firearm.
Nationwide book bans hit record levels in 2023, American Library Association reports
The American Library Association is reporting that challenges to books in schools and public libraries will likely reach record highs in 2023, topping what had been a record pace in 2022.
More online classes available: what to know before signing up
A Milwaukee woman took online classes in hopes of becoming a registered nurse. But when she tried to transfer the classes to an in-person university as credit, she was told they’d "never heard" of the program.
How the best colleges stacked up for the year, according to US News & World Report
Princeton, MIT, Harvard and Stanford were some of the schools that ranked highly.
UW System pay raises, Wisconsin Republican leader blocks in DEI fight
The Republican Wisconsin Assembly leader is blocking pay raises for UW System employees unless leaders cut diversity, equity and inclusion spending.
National Blue Ribbon Schools, Wisconsin has 8 on 2023 list
The U.S. Department of Education named eight Wisconsin schools among its 353 National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023.
MPS job fair Sept. 20; range of positions available
Milwaukee Public Schools will hold a job fair on Sept. 20.
South Korea teachers rally for new laws to protect them from abusive parents
Thousands of teachers are protesting for more legal protection from bullying by parents, a rising problem in a country known for its brutally competitive school environments.
HOPE Christian Schools; student hurt, changes being made
Major change is coming to a Milwaukee Christian school after a student gets hurt.
University of Wisconsin System enrollment grows; 1st time since 2014
Enrollment across the University of Wisconsin System grew slightly in 2023 for the first time since 2014, school officials announced on Thursday, Sept. 14.
Marquette, Wisconsin Fiserv Forum volleyball game sets attendance record
The Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Wisconsin Badgers volleyball match Wednesday was Fiserv Forum's first and set an attendance record.
Attempted armed robbery near Marquette University; 2 sought
The Marquette University Police Department is investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred Tuesday, Sept. 12 near 17th and Clybourn.
Carroll University military house dedicated, graduate killed on 9/11
At Carroll University, military members will have a new place to gather, a site dedicated for Cmdr. Dan Shanower, who lost his life during the 9/11 attacks.
Child sexual assault, Milwaukee man charged
A Milwaukee man is now charged with second-degree sexual assault of a child – the alleged crime taking place nearly a year ago.
Vice President Kamala Harris UW visit; part of month-long college tour
Vice President Kamala Harris is planning a stop at University of Wisconsin soon as part of a month-long college tour across the nation, the White House announced.
High school student digs up 34-million-year-old whale skull on family farm
Lindsey Stallworth and her science teacher had only been digging for about 30 minutes when they found fragments that led to the discovery of a lifetime.