High school ACT test scores drop to 30-year low
The average scores in reading, science and math all were below benchmarks the ACT says students must reach to have a high probability of success in college courses.
The average scores in reading, science and math all were below benchmarks the ACT says students must reach to have a high probability of success in college courses.
UW System plans name change; here's what it will be called by 2024
University of Wisconsin System will change its name to The Universities of Wisconsin by 2024
University of Wisconsin System will change its name to The Universities of Wisconsin by 2024
Biden's second attempt at student loan debt cancellation moves forward with debate over plan's details
Fourteen people chosen by the Biden administration will meet Tuesday for the first of three hearings on student loan relief.
Fourteen people chosen by the Biden administration will meet Tuesday for the first of three hearings on student loan relief.
Sex education in schools takes hit as state laws become stricter
Many states are shifting their approach to sex education in K-12 schools with stricter regulations on when and what students learn about their bodies. It's a move that has further complicated and polarized sex education.
Many states are shifting their approach to sex education in K-12 schools with stricter regulations on when and what students learn about their bodies. It's a move that has further complicated and polarized sex education.
Schools' pandemic spending boosted tech, but evidence lacks showing student benefit
School systems spent tens of millions of dollars in pandemic money on education technology, including apps, games and tutoring websites. Schools, however, have little or no evidence the programs helped students.
School systems spent tens of millions of dollars in pandemic money on education technology, including apps, games and tutoring websites. Schools, however, have little or no evidence the programs helped students.
Milwaukee principal saves choking student, called a 'superhero'
A Milwaukee principal received another title at school this week – “superhero" – after he used the Heimlich maneuver to save a choking student.
A Milwaukee principal received another title at school this week – “superhero" – after he used the Heimlich maneuver to save a choking student.
World Teachers' Day freebies: Dunkin' giving free coffee to educators
World Teachers’ Day was created in 1994 to celebrate educators and all their contributions.
World Teachers’ Day was created in 1994 to celebrate educators and all their contributions.
Over 100 gun violence incidents on school grounds reported so far in 2023, Everytown says
The analysis by Everytown, a leading gun control advocacy group, comes hours after a shooting left five people wounded at a university homecoming celebration in Baltimore.
The analysis by Everytown, a leading gun control advocacy group, comes hours after a shooting left five people wounded at a university homecoming celebration in Baltimore.
Biden announces more student debt relief as payments resume after pandemic pause
The president has announced another $9 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness. The relief will be provided through existing programs.
The president has announced another $9 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness. The relief will be provided through existing programs.
Child care programs across the country lose subsidies from federal government
After two years of receiving federal subsidies, 220,000 child care programs across the country lost funding.
After two years of receiving federal subsidies, 220,000 child care programs across the country lost funding.
Milwaukee Tuition Promise launched
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) announced on Tuesday, Oct. 3 it is launching the Milwaukee Tuition Promise in fall 2024 to incoming eligible students.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) announced on Tuesday, Oct. 3 it is launching the Milwaukee Tuition Promise in fall 2024 to incoming eligible students.
UW-Milwaukee Tuition Promise launched for fall 2024
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee announced it is launching the Milwaukee Tuition Promise in fall 2024 to incoming eligible students.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee announced it is launching the Milwaukee Tuition Promise in fall 2024 to incoming eligible students.
Most Americans believe conservatives face free speech restrictions on college campuses, poll suggests
Americans view college campuses as far friendlier to liberals than to conservatives when it comes to free speech, with adults across the political spectrum seeing less tolerance for those on the right, according to a new poll.
Americans view college campuses as far friendlier to liberals than to conservatives when it comes to free speech, with adults across the political spectrum seeing less tolerance for those on the right, according to a new poll.
Federal student loan payments start this month. Here's what you need to know
If you have student loans and haven't made a payment in the last three years, don't panic. Here's how to get back in the swing of things.
If you have student loans and haven't made a payment in the last three years, don't panic. Here's how to get back in the swing of things.
MATC opens STEM Educational Center in downtown Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) opened on Friday, Sept. 29 a new STEM Educational Center in downtown Milwaukee.
The Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) opened on Friday, Sept. 29 a new STEM Educational Center in downtown Milwaukee.
Laptop donations for Milwaukee kids; 'It’s a door to possibilities'
Dozens of Milwaukee students were surprised on Friday, Sept. 29 with laptops.
Dozens of Milwaukee students were surprised on Friday, Sept. 29 with laptops.
Raymond principal on administrative leave; district investigating conduct
Raymond's school superintendent placed its principal on administrative leave, as it investigates his conduct, just hours after the school board issued a preliminary notice it would possibly not renew Principal Jeff Peterson's contract. His attorney has threatened to sue, alleging the board is discriminating against Peterson because he is gay.
Raymond's school superintendent placed its principal on administrative leave, as it investigates his conduct, just hours after the school board issued a preliminary notice it would possibly not renew Principal Jeff Peterson's contract. His attorney has threatened to sue, alleging the board is discriminating against Peterson because he is gay.
Raymond School principal, board votes to consider contract nonrenewal
A Racine County school went on lockdown as threats were leveled against a board member. This, as the school board met Wednesday behind closed doors to possibly fire the principal. The principal's attorney is threatening to sue for discrimination because the principal is gay.
A Racine County school went on lockdown as threats were leveled against a board member. This, as the school board met Wednesday behind closed doors to possibly fire the principal. The principal's attorney is threatening to sue for discrimination because the principal is gay.
Millions more students eligible for free school meals under expanded US program
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
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.
Scammers are looking to take advantage of borrowers in need of financial assistance as student loan payments start back up.