CDC director visits Wisconsin, encourages vaccines for kids
CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen visited Wisconsin Wednesday "as part of a nationwide call to action to ensure children are ready for a healthy school year."
Office of School Safety Sheboygan critical incident training
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety staff took part in critical incident response training in Sheboygan Wednesday amid the back-to-school season, preparing for all scenarios, even those no one likes to think about.
Sheboygan critical incident training
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety staff took part in critical incident response training in Sheboygan Wednesday amid the back-to-school season, preparing for all scenarios, even those no one likes to think about.
US colleges want to 'ChatGPT-proof' all assignments to stop cheating
ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence chatbots have become the go-to source for cheating in college.
Milwaukee school bus drivers needed; Lamers Bus Lines hiring 20
Lamers has 70 school bus drivers running 130 routes daily. Company officials hope to hire 20 more drivers before the start of the school year.
Over 800,000 borrowers receiving billions of dollars in student loan debt forgiveness
The Biden administration announced in July that it would provide $39 billion in loan forgiveness for borrowers.
Arizona State University to offer Taylor Swift-themed psychology course: Here's what to know about it
A new course at Arizona State University may appeal to Swifties, but the course's instructor says it is not a fan club meeting for the music legend. Here's what you should know about ASU's Taylor Swift-themed psychology course.
Going to college? What you need to know about student loans
If you’re heading to college or starting to think about where you’d like to apply, you’re probably considering options for funding your education. If you need to borrow money to pursue your dreams, you are far from alone.
Kwik Trip, Badger Band member partner for company's 1st NIL deal
Kwik Trip announced its first collegiate NIL partnership Tuesday – not with a student-athlete, but with a student nonetheless.
MPS early start students return for 2023 school year
Milwaukee Public Schools on Monday, Aug. 14 began its school year for students following the Early Start Calendar.
MPS launch free breakfast and lunch program for students
All students will be served breakfast and lunch at no charge at all MPS schools and MPS contracted schools.
Scholarship program empowers young women
Soon-to-be high school seniors will come together in Franklin Saturday, Aug. 12 for the chance to win $20,000 in college scholarships. But the Distinguished Young Women Program is about so much more than money.
MPS early start students return Aug. 14; back-to-school information
Milwaukee Public Schools is getting ready to celebrate the start of the 2023-2024 school year.
Student loan payment freeze ending: What borrowers need to know
The freeze on student loan payments is coming to an end soon, so what does that mean for borrowers, and how can they prepare?
Wastewater treatment, Milwaukee pilot system unveiled
Marquette University and Rapid Radicals Technology on Thursday unveiled a pilot system designed to help treat wastewater and prevent sewer overflows.
MPS hiring event Aug. 16; openings for variety of positions
Milwaukee Public Schools is holding the third in a series of four monthly job fairs on Wednesday, Aug.16 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Idaho sued by college professors over law they say criminalizes classroom abortion discussions
Six university professors and two teachers’ unions are suing Idaho over a law that they say violates their First Amendment rights by criminalizing teaching about pro-abortion viewpoints.
Some Florida school districts requiring permission slips to use students' nicknames
For example, if your child's name is Robert but likes to be called Rob, the form will need to be filled out so teachers and staff can call your child Rob.
Back-to-school shopping, Brewers rookies help kids get ready
Milwaukee Brewers rookies Sal Frelick and Joey Wiemer helped Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee kids with back-to-school shopping Tuesday.
Back-to-school shopping to cost Americans more than ever amid inflation spike
Back-to-school shopping is expected to cost Americans a record amount this year, as shoppers face high inflation across the country.